Category Breakdown
BLU Dash Music 4.0
Samsung Z1
Performance
35.828.1
Camera
15.411.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
30.730.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.718.7
Summary
- The BLU Dash Music 4.0 features a TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, similar to the Samsung Z1's PLS LCD display, both measuring 4.0 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Dash Music is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Z1 uses a Spreadtrum SC7727S with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 4GB of storage, but the Z1 has 768MB of RAM compared to the Dash Music's 512MB.
- The camera specifications are identical at 3.15 MP for the rear, but the Z1 records video at a lower resolution of 480p at 15fps, whereas the Dash Music can capture 720p at 30fps.
- Both phones have a 1500mAh battery, but the Dash Music is slightly heavier at 128g compared to the Z1's 112g.
- The Dash Music runs on Android 4.2, offering a different software experience than the Z1's Tizen 2.3, which lacks stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash Music 4.0
Samsung Z1
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
D271 - Single SIMD272 - Dual SIM
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
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)
Spreadtrum SC7727S
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)
Weight
128 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
White, Black, Wine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, 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)
Tizen 2.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

