BLU Dash XL vs T-Mobile Sidekick LX
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
T-Mobile Sidekick LX
Replace
+ Add a third phone
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
Sidekick LX: 6 g lighter
- Dash XL:
- 168 g
- Sidekick LX:
- 162 g
-
Width
Sidekick LX: 18.1 mm narrower
- Dash XL:
- 78.1 mm
- Sidekick LX:
- 60 mm
-
Screen diagonal
Sidekick LX: 2.5 in smaller diagonal
- Dash XL:
- 5.5 in
- Sidekick LX:
- 3 in
-
Depth
Dash XL: 12.6 mm thinner
- Dash XL:
- 9.4 mm
- Sidekick LX:
- 22 mm
-
Height
Sidekick LX: 25.5 mm shorter
- Dash XL:
- 155 mm
- Sidekick LX:
- 129.5 mm
-
Release year
- Dash XL:
- 2016
- Sidekick LX:
- 2007
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. Dash XL
- Height:
- 155 mm +25.5 mm versus Sidekick LX
- Width:
- 78.1 mm +18.1 mm versus Sidekick LX
- Depth:
- 9.4 mm
2. Sidekick LX
- Height:
- 129.5 mm
- Width:
- 60 mm
- Depth:
- 22 mm +12.6 mm versus Dash XL
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. Dash XL
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
2. Sidekick LX
- Screen diagonal:
- 3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 25.6 cm²
Dash XL has approximately 225.5% more rectangular screen area than Sidekick LX.
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.
| Storage | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
Sidekick LX: Original memory entry
64 MB RAM · 64 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. Sidekick LX
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
|
|
| Weight |
|
|
| Technology |
|
|
| Screen size |
|
|
| Screen resolution |
|
|
| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
|
|
| Memory card support |
|
|
| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
|
|
| Operating system OS |
|
|
| Chipset |
|
Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
|
|
Display
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
|
Unknown |
| Display colors |
|
|
| Screen area |
|
|
| Screen format |
|
|
| Screen to body ratio |
|
|
| PPI /points per inch/ |
|
|
Camera and Video
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
|
|
| Camera specs |
|
|
| Functions |
|
Unknown |
| Video |
|
|
| Front camera, selfie |
|
|
| Specifications |
|
Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
|
Unknown |
| Graphics processor GPU |
|
Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
|
|
| Colors |
|
|
| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. | Unknown |
|
| Battery life |
|
|
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
|
|
| Network |
|
Unknown |
| Speed |
|
Unknown |
| GPRS |
|
|
| Edge |
|
|
| Wi-Fi |
|
|
| GPS |
|
|
| USB |
|
|
| Bluetooth |
|
|
| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
|
Music and Audio
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
|
|
Other features
| Specification | Dash XL | Sidekick LX |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
|
|
