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Blu Dash M (D030L) vs Apple Watch 3 (42mm)

Side by side comparison between Blu Dash M vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 X Blu Dash M (D030L) 16Points
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Apple Watch 3 (42mm) Compare Blu Dash M X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Blu Dash M (D030L)

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Dash M (D030L)} 16 Advantages Blu Dash M (D030L) vs Watch 3 (42mm)} 15 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)25%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+480x854 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+5"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1800 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs352 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
768MB LPDDR2vs+768MB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (1.6GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+53 grams (1.86 ounces)196%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
196 PPIvs+303 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
ModelDash M (D030L)Watch 3 (42mm)
Other model namesBlu Dash M Dual-Sim D030, Blu D030LApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBluApple
Release date10/1/20159/22/2017
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 145.2 millimeters (2.88 x 5.72 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)53 grams (1.86 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1 500MhzPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (1.6GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/1900/2100A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy12 hours18 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Mint Green
• Blu Infinite View IPS
• Colors: Silver, Space black
• Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition)
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Dash M (D030L)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.35W/kg (head), 0.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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