BLU Dash L5 LTE
#6968
Nokia Lumia 638
#7117Category Breakdown
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Nokia Lumia 638
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 Nokia Lumia 638, though both have the same resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Dash L5 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Lumia 638 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia offers autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The Dash L5 LTE has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Lumia's 1830 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- On the software front, the Dash L5 LTE runs Android 7.0 Nougat, whereas the Lumia 638 operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, offering different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Dash L5 LTE being slightly heavier and thicker than the Lumia 638.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Nokia Lumia 638
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1830 mAh, removable (BL-5H)
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)
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm (5.10 x 2.63 x 0.36 in)
Weight
148 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes