BLU Dash XL vs HP iPAQ Data Messenger

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Weight

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 8 g lighter

    Dash XL:
    168 g
    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 21.1 mm narrower

    Dash XL:
    78.1 mm
    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2.69 in smaller diagonal

    Dash XL:
    5.5 in
    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
  • Chipset

    Dash XL:
    Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Depth

    Dash XL: 8 mm thinner

    Dash XL:
    9.4 mm
    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 41 mm shorter

    Dash XL:
    155 mm
    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm

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.

  1. 1. Dash XL

    Height:
    155 mm +41 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    78.1 mm +21.1 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    9.4 mm
  2. 2. iPAQ Data Messenger

    Height:
    114 mm
    Width:
    57 mm
    Depth:
    17.4 mm +8 mm versus Dash XL

Weight

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

  1. 1. Dash XL

    168 g

    +8 g versus iPAQ Data Messenger

  2. 2. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

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.

  1. 1. Dash XL

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. iPAQ Data Messenger

    Screen diagonal:
    2.81 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    24.5 cm²

Dash XL has approximately 241% more rectangular screen area than iPAQ Data Messenger.

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.

Recorded RAM for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
8 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
iPAQ Data Messenger: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

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 XL

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

2. iPAQ Data Messenger

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

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

Recorded battery capacity

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

  1. 1. Dash XL

    2500 mAh

    +1360 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

  2. 2. iPAQ Data Messenger

    1140 mAh

Specifications

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1. Dash XL2. iPAQ Data Messenger

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 155 Х 78.1 Х 9.4 mm
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
Weight
  • 168 g
  • 160 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 2.81" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 240 x 320 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 256 MB ROM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2500 mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 24.5 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 68.9%
  • 37.6%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 267 PPI
  • 142 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 0 MP,
Specifications
  • 5 MP
Unknown
Performance
Performance — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-400MP2
  • Adreno 130
General specs
General specs — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Release date
  • 2016
  • November
  • 2008
  • October
Colors
  • Gray
  • Rose Gold
  • Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 150 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Class 10
Edge
  • Yes
  • Class 10
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Other features
Other features — specifications for Dash XL, iPAQ Data Messenger.
SpecificationDash XLiPAQ Data Messenger
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo