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Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual) vs HTC Vivid

Side by side comparison between Blu Dash 3.5 vs HTC Vivid phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Vivid X Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual) 03Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Vivid

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 3.5 (D170 Dual)} 3 Advantages Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual) vs Vivid} 21 Advantages HTC Vivid
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB (13GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+245 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.5"29%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1620 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
 
ModelDash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Other model namesBLU Dash 3.5 D170 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, D170b, D170iAT&T HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBluHTC
Release date10/1/201211/6/2011
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 3.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours4.6 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)293 hours (12.2 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green
• Touch focus
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Dash 3.5 (D170 Dual)HTC Vivid
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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