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BLU Dash Music 4.0

BLU Dash Music 4.0

#7483
Maxwest Astro X4

Maxwest Astro X4

#7624

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