BLU Dash L5 LTE
#5850
LG K5
#6161Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
LG K5
Performance
41.642.6
Camera
24.219.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.139.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.225.0
Summary
- The BLU Dash L5 LTE and LG K5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a slightly lower CPU clock speed compared to the K5's Mediatek MT6582, which may offer marginally better performance.
- The camera capabilities are comparable, but the K5 supports 1080p video recording, while the Dash L5 LTE is limited to 720p.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2000mAh compared to the K5's 1900mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the K5 being lighter and thinner, while the Dash L5 LTE runs on a newer Android 7.0 Nougat, compared to the K5's Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
LG K5
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: X220(EMEA); X220ds (Russia); X220mb (LATAM)Also known as LG Q6 in Mexico
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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
145 x 71.6 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.82 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, Silver, Titan
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity