Category Breakdown
BLU Dash Music 4.0
Maxwest Astro X4
Performance
35.834.1
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.934.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.730.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.718.1
Summary
- The BLU Dash Music 4.0 and Maxwest Astro X4 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Dash Music has stereo speakers while the Astro X4 does not.
- In terms of performance, the Dash Music is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, offering slightly better processing speed compared to the Astro X4's 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has a front camera.
- The Dash Music has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Astro X4's 1400 mAh.
- The Dash Music runs on Android 4.2, while the Astro X4 is equipped with Android 4.4, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Dash Music is slightly thicker and heavier than the Astro X4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash Music 4.0
Maxwest Astro X4
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
D271 - Single SIMD272 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA, LED flash
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
123.5 x 64 x 9.8 mm (4.86 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
128 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
White, Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

