Category Breakdown
BLU Dash M
Lenovo A526
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 M features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lenovo A526 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, but the Lenovo utilizes a Mediatek chipset, which may offer slightly better performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A526 lacks a front-facing camera, whereas the Dash M includes a 2 MP selfie camera.
- The Dash M is equipped with an 1800 mAh battery, while the A526 has a larger 2000 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Dash M runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, providing a more updated experience compared to the A526's Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash M
Lenovo A526
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.2 x 73.2 x 9.1 mm (5.72 x 2.88 x 0.36 in)
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Weight
157 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Mint Green
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
N/A
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

