BLU Dash L5 LTE
#5850
Nokia Lumia 525
#6852Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Nokia Lumia 525
Performance
41.638.8
Camera
24.215.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.914.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.132.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.221.8
Summary
- The BLU Dash L5 LTE features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Nokia Lumia 525's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737 chipset, while the Lumia 525 uses a dual-core Qualcomm MSM8227, which may result in better multitasking on the BLU device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Lumia 525 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, which may affect the software experience and app availability.
- Build quality sees the BLU being slightly heavier and bulkier than the more compact Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Nokia Lumia 525
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
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)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
148 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity