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Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

Side by side comparison between Blu Dash 4.0 vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Acer Liquid S2 X Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual) 03Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare Blu Dash 4.0 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)} 3 Advantages Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual) vs Liquid S2 (S520)} 25 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)72%
Lighter
vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core107%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.88GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+367 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6"50%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3300 mAh120%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
 
ModelDash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model namesBlu Dash 4.0 Dual Sim D271a, Blu Dash 4.0 Dual Chip D271iAcer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBluAcer
Release date9/1/201312/1/2013
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 124 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System versionAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.88GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS D271a: 850/1900 - D271i: 850/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Dash 4.0 (D271 Dual)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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