BLU Dash
#6870
Icemobile Crystal
#8025Category Breakdown
BLU Dash
Icemobile Crystal
Performance
52.036.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.319.8
Battery
11.811.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.424.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.616.6
Summary
- The BLU Dash features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Icemobile Crystal has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display at 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Dash is powered by a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU compared to the Crystal's 416 MHz processor, which may result in better responsiveness for the Dash.
- The Dash also has a superior rear camera at 2 MP versus the Crystal's 1.3 MP, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The Dash's battery capacity is 1110 mAh, slightly higher than the Crystal's 1050 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the Dash on Android 2.3 and the Crystal on 2.2, offering limited software experiences.
- Overall, the Dash appears to have better build quality and performance metrics compared to the Crystal.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash
Icemobile Crystal
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
D120 - Single SIMD130 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
416 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1110 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103 x 56 x 12 mm (4.06 x 2.20 x 0.47 in)
111.5 x 56.2 x 13.1 mm (4.39 x 2.21 x 0.52 in)
Weight
96 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11
Bluetooth
3.0, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer