BLU Dash JR
#5323
Maxwest Astro 3.5
#7481Category Breakdown
BLU Dash JR
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.153.3
Summary
- The BLU Dash JR and Maxwest Astro 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Dash JR is equipped with a single-core Cortex-A5 CPU, while the Astro 3.5 has a dual-core Cortex-A7, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro 3.5 can record video at 720p, compared to the Dash JR's 480p.
- The Astro 3.5 also has a larger battery capacity of 1400 mAh versus the Dash JR's 1000 mAh, potentially leading to longer usage times.
- The Dash JR runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Astro 3.5 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build, the Dash JR is slightly lighter and thicker, while the Astro 3.5 is marginally heavier but thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash JR
Maxwest Astro 3.5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
D140 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116.5 x 62 x 12 mm (4.59 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
Weight
105 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes