BLU Dash 4.5 (2016) vs Xolo A42

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

WidthA42: 3.3 mm narrowerA42: 63.5 mm · Dash 4.5 (2016): 66.8 mm
Screen diagonalA42: 0.5 in smaller diagonalA42: 4 in · Dash 4.5 (2016): 4.5 in
HeightA42: 8.3 mm shorterA42: 124.5 mm · Dash 4.5 (2016): 132.8 mm
Release year2016 / 2014Dash 4.5 (2016): 2016 · A42: 2014

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. Dash 4.5 (2016)
Height
132.8 mm+8.3 mm versus A42
Width
66.8 mm+3.3 mm versus A42
Depth
10.5 mm

Weight
134 g
2. A42
Height
124.5 mm
Width
63.5 mm
Depth
10.2 mm

Weight
Unknown

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

Screen size

1. Dash 4.5 (2016) 4.5 in · 16:9 About 55.8 cm² rectangular area
2. A42 4 in · 5:3 About 45.5 cm² rectangular area

Dash 4.5 (2016) has approximately 22.6% more rectangular screen area than A42.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Dash 4.5 (2016): Original memory entry

4 GB · 512 MB RAM

A42: Original memory entry

4 GB · 512 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Dash 4.5 (2016)

NFC: Unknown
Headphone jack: Yes
Memory card support: See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

2. A42

NFC: Unknown
Headphone jack: Yes
Memory card support: See details microSD · up to 32 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Dash 4.5 (2016)1800 mAh

+400 mAh versus A42
2. A421400 mAh

Specifications

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1. Dash 4.5 (2016)2. A42

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Dimensions (HxWxD)	132.8 Х 66.8 Х 10.5 mm	124.5 Х 63.5 Х 10.2 mm
Weight	134 g	0 g
Technology	TFT	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inch	4" inch
Screen resolution	480 x 854 px	480 x 800 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	4 GB 512 MB RAM	4 GB 512 MB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 32 GB
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	1800 mAh Removable Li-Ion	1400 mAh Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	55.8 cm2	45.5 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	62.9%	57.6%
PPI /points per inch/	218 PPI	233 PPI

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Rear camera, main	3.15 MP Single	5 MP Single
Camera specs	3.15 MP	5 MP
Functions	LED flash	Unknown
Video	720p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	1.3 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	1.3 MP

Performance

Performance
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7	Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-400	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Release date	2016 July	2014 July
Colors	Black Blue	Yellow Blue White
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	80 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 26 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 180 h Talking time- Up to 5 h

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
SIM card	Dual SIM (Mini-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps	HSPA
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	2.0
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.69 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Radio	Stereo FM radio	FM radio

Other features

Other features
Specification	Dash 4.5 (2016)	A42
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer	Sensors Accelerometer proximity