Category Breakdown
BLU Dash
Plum Caliber
Performance
52.052.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.315.2
Battery
11.811.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.415.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.617.6
Summary
- The BLU Dash and Plum Caliber both feature a TFT display, but the Dash has a slightly larger 2.8-inch screen compared to the Caliber's 2.2 inches, resulting in a lower pixel density for the Dash.
- Both devices utilize the same Mediatek MT6573 chipset and have identical CPU and GPU specifications, providing similar performance levels.
- The camera capabilities are also comparable, with both offering a 2 MP rear camera, though the Caliber includes a 1 MP selfie camera, while the Dash lacks one.
- In terms of battery, the Caliber has a slightly higher capacity at 1050 mAh versus the Dash's 1110 mAh.
- The Dash runs on Android 2.3, while the Caliber's software version is unspecified.
- Build quality is similar, with the Dash being slightly heavier and thicker than the Caliber.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash
Plum Caliber
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
D120 - Single SIMD130 - Dual SIM
A101 - Single SIM
A100 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
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)
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
1 MP
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 (BL-5C)
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)
107 x 49 x 14.1 mm (4.21 x 1.93 x 0.56 in)
Weight
96 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White, Pink
Black, Red, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
384 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
3.0, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
N/A

