BLU Dash 4.5
#8283
LG K3
#6229Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.5
LG K3
Performance
39.141.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.954.4
Battery
18.918.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.046.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.624.7
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.5 features a TFT display, while the LG K3 utilizes an IPS LCD, which generally offers better color reproduction and viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the K3 has a slight edge with a more advanced chipset and higher RAM capacity, allowing for smoother multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The BLU Dash 4.5 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the K3's 1940 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Dash runs on Android 4.2, whereas the K3 benefits from a more recent Android 6.0, providing a better software experience overall.
- Build-wise, the K3 is lighter and slimmer than the Dash, contributing to a more modern feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.5
LG K3
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
D300 - Single SIMD310 - Dual SIM
Versions: K100 (Europe); LS450 (USA)
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737M - K100Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - LS450
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 304
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash - LS450 only
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1940 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1940 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 65 x 12 mm (5.24 x 2.56 x 0.47 in)
133.8 x 67.7 x 9.4 mm (5.27 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
Weight
144 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Dark BLue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer