Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
LG Lucid 4G VS840
Performance
41.641.3
Camera
24.219.1
Display
54.441.8
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
39.140.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.221.2
Summary
- The BLU Dash L5 LTE features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG Lucid 4G VS840 has a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737 chipset, compared to the dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 in the Lucid 4G, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG Lucid can record video at 1080p, whereas the BLU Dash is limited to 720p.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1700 mAh battery in the Lucid 4G.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more modern experience compared to the Lucid's Android 2.3.6, which can be upgraded to 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
LG Lucid 4G VS840
General
Release Date
2017
2012
Announced
2017
2012
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as LG Cayman, LG Optimus Exceed
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
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)
119.1 x 62.2 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.45 x 0.45 in)
Weight
148 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

