BLU Dash L5 LTE
#6968
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
#6977Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The BLU Dash L5 LTE features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Gigabyte GSmart Essence's 4.5-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is equipped with a Mediatek MT6737 chipset and a slightly faster 1.1 GHz CPU, while the GSmart Essence uses a Spreadtrum SC7731 with a 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the GSmart Essence has a lower 2 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Dash L5 LTE.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a larger 2000 mAh battery, while the GSmart Essence has a 1600 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Dash L5 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the GSmart Essence, which operates on Android 4.4 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 73.6 x 10.5 mm (5.71 x 2.90 x 0.41 in)
134 x 67 x 8.8 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes