BLU Dash L4
#6158
Sony Xperia go
#7380Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L4
Sony Xperia go
Performance
39.937.7
Camera
24.215.4
Display
54.440.5
Battery
16.713.4
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
28.331.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.019.2
Summary
- The BLU Dash L4 features a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of approximately 233 ppi compared to the Sony Xperia go's 3.5-inch LED-backlit LCD at 320 x 480 pixels and 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L4 is powered by a Mediatek MT6570 dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, while the Xperia go uses a NovaThor U8500 dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, giving the Dash L4 a slight edge in speed.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Xperia go includes autofocus, enhancing its camera performance.
- The Dash L4 has a larger battery capacity of 1700 mAh compared to the Xperia go's 1305 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Dash L4 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Xperia go originally launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradeable to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, indicating a more modern software experience on the Dash L4.
- In terms of build quality, the Dash L4 is slightly heavier at 119g and thicker at 10.5mm compared to the Xperia go's 110g and 9.8mm, but both devices lack notable premium materials or water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L4
Sony Xperia go
General
Release Date
2017
2012
Announced
2017
2012
Description
For USA
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6570 (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1700 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126.8 x 64.1 x 10.5 mm (4.99 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight
119 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Red
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass