BLU Dash JR
#5323
Maxwest Astro JR
#8135Category Breakdown
BLU Dash JR
Maxwest Astro JR
Performance
65.558.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.152.9
Summary
- The BLU Dash JR and Maxwest Astro JR have similar build qualities with both featuring a 3.5-inch TFT display and a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Astro JR is slightly lighter and slimmer.
- In terms of performance, the Astro JR has a dual-core Cortex-A7 CPU compared to the single-core Cortex-A5 in the Dash JR, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro JR supports video recording, while the Dash JR does not.
- The Astro JR also has a larger battery capacity at 1300 mAh compared to the Dash JR's 1000 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Dash JR runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Astro JR is on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated user experience.
- Connectivity options are similar, but the Astro JR includes Bluetooth 4.0, which is more advanced than the Dash JR's Bluetooth 2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash JR
Maxwest Astro JR
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D140 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
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
256MB 512MB
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
Yes
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 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)
119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
Weight
105 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
Black, White, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes