BLU Dash L5 LTE
#5850
Lava Iris Alfa
#6866Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Lava Iris Alfa
Performance
41.633.6
Camera
24.214.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.126.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.221.7
Summary
- The BLU Dash L5 LTE and Lava Iris Alfa both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a slightly lower CPU clock speed of 1.1 GHz compared to the Lava's 1.2 GHz Spreadtrum 7731, but both have 1GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lava Iris Alfa includes autofocus, while the BLU lacks this feature.
- The BLU Dash L5 LTE has a smaller 2000 mAh battery, whereas the Lava Iris Alfa has a 2200 mAh battery, potentially offering slightly better longevity.
- In terms of software, the BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated experience compared to the Lava's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Build-wise, the BLU is slightly thicker and lighter than the Lava, which is marginally heavier and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Lava Iris Alfa
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum 7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73.6 x 10.5 mm (5.71 x 2.90 x 0.41 in)
141 x 71.4 x 9.3 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
148 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity