Category Breakdown
BLU Dash Music 4.0
Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S
Performance
35.826.9
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.978.3
Battery
15.216.4
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
30.726.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.723.7
Summary
- The BLU Dash Music 4.0 and Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Dash Music utilizes a TFT panel while the M340S employs a Super AMOLED display, offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Dash Music is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the M340S has a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8, with both devices equipped with 4GB of RAM.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP, but the M340S includes autofocus, enhancing image quality.
- The Dash Music has a 1500 mAh battery, while the M340S has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Dash Music runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more updated software experience compared to the M340S, which operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- In terms of build quality, the M340S is slightly lighter and thinner than the Dash Music.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash Music 4.0
Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
D271 - Single SIMD272 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
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)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
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)
122.5 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
128 g
123.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
Platinum Silver, Blue Black, Lavender Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.74 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

