BLU Dash 4.5
#8283
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.5
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
39.132.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.940.0
Battery
18.915.2
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
35.031.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.618.7
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.5 features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Dash 4.5 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, compared to the dual-core 800 MHz in the Ace 2, which may result in better multitasking capabilities for the Dash.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Dash 4.5 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Dash runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the Ace 2 originally comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.1.2, which may affect the overall user experience.
- The build quality of both phones is comparable, though the Dash is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.5
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
D300 - Single SIMD310 - Dual SIM
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4.5"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
144 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass