BLU Dash X Plus LTE
#5586
HMD Key
#3378Category Breakdown
BLU Dash X Plus LTE
HMD Key
Performance
40.952.4
Camera
27.939.6
Display
56.569.2
Battery
22.828.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.747.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.241.5
Summary
- The BLU Dash X Plus LTE features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the HMD Key offers a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Dash X Plus is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the HMD Key utilizes a Unisoc SC9832E chipset with 2GB of RAM, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the HMD Key's camera benefits from a wider lens.
- The Dash X Plus has a smaller 2750 mAh battery compared to the HMD Key's 4000 mAh, which supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Dash X Plus runs on Android 5.1, while the HMD Key operates on the more recent Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash X Plus LTE
HMD Key
General
Release Date
2016
2025, January 02
Announced
2016
2025, January 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
720
576
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9832E
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-820MP1
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", AF
8 MP, (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2750 mAh, removable
4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.8 x 77.7 x 10.2 mm (6.25 x 3.06 x 0.40 in)
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
185.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity