BLU Dash 4.5
#8283
NIU Niutek 4.5D
#6802Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.5
NIU Niutek 4.5D
Performance
39.161.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.934.1
Battery
18.916.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.031.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.622.0
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.5 features a slightly heavier build at 144g compared to the NIU Niutek 4.5D's 139g, with dimensions that make it thicker.
- Both devices have a 4.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the NIU model supports 256K colors, potentially offering a marginally better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Dash is equipped with a quad-core CPU, while the NIU has a dual-core, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 5 MP for the rear, but the NIU includes a 1.3 MP selfie camera, whereas the BLU lacks one.
- The BLU has a larger battery capacity at 2000mAh compared to the NIU's 1650mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and do not support wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.5
NIU Niutek 4.5D
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2013
Description
D300 - Single SIMD310 - Dual SIM
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.5D
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
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 MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB 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, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
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
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1650 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)
137.6 x 68 x 10.4 mm (5.42 x 2.68 x 0.41 in)
Weight
144 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity