BLU Dash Music
#5338
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7503Category Breakdown
BLU Dash Music
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.153.3
Summary
- The BLU Dash Music features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density, giving the Prevail a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Dash Music has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU and more RAM at 512MB, while the Prevail operates on an 800 MHz CPU with 117MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Dash Music.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail records video at a lower resolution of 320p compared to the 480p of the Dash Music.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Dash Music runs on Android 2.3, offering a slightly newer software experience than the Galaxy Prevail's Android 2.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Dash Music being slightly heavier and thicker than the Prevail.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash Music
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
D172 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124 x 63 x 13.4 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.53 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
120 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes