BLU Dash 4.5
The BLU Dash 4.5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 133 x 65 x 12 mm (5.24 x 2.56 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 144g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 218 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, July. Released 2013, July
Also Known As
D300 - Single SIMD310 - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
144g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
133 x 65 x 12 mm (5.24 x 2.56 x 0.47 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Dash 4.5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Dash 4.5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Dash 4.5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Dash 4.5 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BLU Dash 4.5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Dash 4.5 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The BLU Dash 4.5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Dash 4.5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The BLU Dash 4.5 has 3.0.
