BLU Dash Music
#7761
Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G
#7083Category Breakdown
BLU Dash Music
Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G
Performance
59.955.7
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.526.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.520.6
Summary
- The BLU Dash Music and Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Dash Music is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with a Cortex-A5 CPU, while the Apollo Touch 3G utilizes a Cortex-A9 CPU, potentially providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Apollo Touch 3G supports video recording, which the Dash Music does not.
- The Dash Music has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Apollo's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Dash Music runs on Android 2.3, while the Apollo Touch 3G operates on a more recent Android 4.0, offering a potentially improved software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Dash Music is heavier at 120g and thicker at 13.4mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Apollo Touch 3G, which weighs 100g and measures 12.4mm in thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash Music
Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D172 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 63 x 13.4 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.53 in)
110.5 x 64.5 x 12.4 mm (4.35 x 2.54 x 0.49 in)
Weight
120 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer