BLU Dash JR
#5323
NIU Niutek 3.5D
#7482Category Breakdown
BLU Dash JR
NIU Niutek 3.5D
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 NIU Niutek 3.5D both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Niutek offers a slightly more advanced software experience with Android 4.2 compared to the Dash JR's Android 2.3.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is equipped with a dual-core Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Dash JR has a single-core Cortex-A5, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the Niutek has a larger 1400 mAh battery compared to the Dash JR's 1000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the Dash JR is slightly lighter and more compact, while the Niutek is marginally thicker and heavier.
- Connectivity options are also enhanced in the Niutek with dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0, compared to the Dash JR's Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash JR
NIU Niutek 3.5D
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2013
Description
D140 - Dual SIM
Single SIM: NiuTek 3.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 3.5D
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 MT6572 (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 (dedicated slot)
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
480p@30fps
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 x 62.5 x 13.5 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.53 in)
Weight
105 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
3.0, 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes