Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
LG K4
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 compared to the 4.5-inch display of the LG K4, although both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.1 GHz CPU, while the K4 utilizes either a Mediatek MT6735M or Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, also at 1.1 GHz.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the K4 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities, while the Dash L5 LTE has a 5 MP selfie camera.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the K4's 1940 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Dash L5 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the K4's Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
- The build quality of the K4 is more compact and lighter, weighing 120g versus the Dash L5 LTE's 148g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
LG K4
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: K120E (Europe, Single-SIM); K130E (Russia, Dual-SIM); K121 (Canada, Single-SIM)
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)
Mediatek MT6735M - K120E, K130EQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - K121
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - K120E, K130EQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 - K121
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2 - K120E, K130EAdreno 304 - K121
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1940 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1940 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)
131.9 x 66.7 x 8.9 mm (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Indigo
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

