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BLU Dash 3.5 II (2013) review

Android OS v4.4 (KitKat)
Mediatek MT6572M
Mali-400
256 MB / 512 MB
3.5 inch (320 x 480 px)
3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 px

BLU announced the launch of the Dash 3.5 II smartphone in 2013. The manufacturer is offering the BLU Dash 3.5 II phone with 3.5 inch display, Mediatek MT6572M chipset, 256 MB of RAM and 512 MB of internal storage.

The BLU Dash 3.5 II smartphone comes with Android OS v4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery. The 3.5 inch phone comes with a TFT display (320 x 480 px). This smartphone has a single camera on the back (3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 px). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences.

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BLU Dash 3.5 II specifications

BrandBLU
NameDash 3.5 II
ModelD352
Release date2013

Body

Weight3.92 oz
Dimensions4.62 x 2.43 x 0.5 inch
Colorsblack, blue, gold, orange, pink, white, yellow
SIM typeMini SIM

The weight of BLU Dash 3.5 II is about 3.92 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BLU smartphone are average (4.62 x 2.43 x 0.5 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with.

System

OS versionAndroid OS v4.4 (KitKat)
SoCMediatek MT6572M
CPUDual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400

The BLU Dash 3.5 II comes with Android OS v4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is closely integrated with various Google services, such as Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Drive, which makes it easy for users to access and manage their data across multiple devices. The BLU Dash 3.5 II has Mediatek MT6572M chipset. This CPU can be fast enough for basic phone operations.

The Dash 3.5 II utilizes Mali-400 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. ARM Mali GPUs are widely used in mobile devices and have a good reputation for performance and power efficiency. They offer competitive performance and power efficiency, making them suitable for a range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and user interface rendering.

Display

Display typeTFT
Screen size3.5 inch
Resolution320 x 480 px
Multitouch supportyes

The 3.5 inch phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. In recent years, many smartphone manufacturers have moved towards using other display technologies, such as OLED and AMOLED, which offer some advantages over TFT.

Smaller smartphones are generally more compact and easier to handle. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of BLU Dash 3.5 II is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

RAM256 MB
Internal storage512 MB
Memory card slotmicroSD

256 MB of RAM is not typically considered to be enough for a smartphone. Most smartphones today come with at least 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, and some high-end devices have even more. Having more RAM alone does not necessarily guarantee better performance, and other factors such as the processor and storage speed can also impact overall performance. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Dash 3.5 II has only 512 MB of internal storage. The internal storage of the Dash 3.5 II (512 MB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. A microSD card is a type of small, removable flash memory card used to store digital information.

Camera

Main camera3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 px
FlashLED
Selfie cameraVGA

The Dash 3.5 II offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The camera of the Dash 3.5 II has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The Dash 3.5 II does not have optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS technology is more commonly found in higher-end smartphones and is designed to reduce camera shake and blur, resulting in sharper and clearer images and videos.

Connectivity

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv3.0
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radiono
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

The BLU Dash 3.5 II supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G stands for fourth-generation mobile networks, which are wireless networks that provide faster data transfer speeds and greater network capacity than previous 3G networks. The BLU Dash 3.5 II like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks offer several advantages over wired networks, including greater mobility, flexibility, and convenience.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect your Dash 3.5 II smartphone to a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board.

The Dash 3.5 II isn't NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC is not essential for basic phone functionality, but it can be useful for a variety of tasks and features. The Dash 3.5 II phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Dash 3.5 II has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The Dash 3.5 II smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 1450 mAh

The Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Dash 3.5 II is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

Features

Sensorsaccelerometer
SpecialsDual SIM

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes: X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The Dual SIM capability of BLU Dash 3.5 II phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the BLU Dash 3.5 II, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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