BLU Dash
#6870
Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121Category Breakdown
BLU Dash
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
52.026.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
32.339.1
Battery
11.811.1
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
27.411.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.613.2
Summary
- The BLU Dash features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~182 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Dash is equipped with a Mediatek MT6573 chipset and a 650 MHz CPU, surpassing the RIZR Z8's TI OMAP 2420 with a 300 MHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at 320p, whereas the Dash lacks specific video capabilities.
- The Dash has a 1110 mAh battery, slightly larger than the RIZR Z8's 1030 mAh, but both devices lack advanced charging features.
- The Dash runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the RIZR Z8 operates on Symbian 9.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the Dash.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2012
2007
Announced
2011
2007
Description
D120 - Single SIMD130 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR MBX
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1110 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
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)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
96 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
3.0, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
N/A