Category Breakdown
BLU Dash XL
ZTE Grand X2
Performance
41.747.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.821.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.037.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.125.8
Summary
- The BLU Dash XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X2 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Dash XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with 1GB of RAM, compared to the Grand X2's Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Grand X2 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Dash XL's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Dash XL at 2500 mAh and the Grand X2 at 2480 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Dash XL runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Grand X2 operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing a more updated software experience for the former.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash XL
ZTE Grand X2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2480 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2480 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.10 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
145 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
168 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Rose gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

