Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Maxwest Nitro 5M
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 and Maxwest Nitro 5M both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in comparable visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a slightly faster CPU at 1.1 GHz, while the Nitro 5M uses a Spreadtrum SC7731 with a 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, but the Dash L5 LTE offers a 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2 MP on the Nitro 5M.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Nitro 5M has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Dash L5 LTE runs Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated experience compared to the Nitro 5M's Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Both phones share similar build quality and weight, with minor differences in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Maxwest Nitro 5M
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
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
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 Cortex-A7
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
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
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 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)
144.2 x 73 x 10.3 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
148 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, BLue, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual 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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

