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Blackview A55#5138

Released: 2021, December 06

Blackview A55

Overall Score

55.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5138)55.4
Performance(#6769)54.3
Camera(#5108)42.1
Display(#3134)70.5
Battery(#3034)51.0
Build(#10446)68.8

Comparisons Featuring Blackview A55

Short Review

  • The Blackview A55 features a simple design with dimensions of 164.5 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 196 grams, available in Gray, Green, Blue, and Gradient colors.
  • Its 6.53-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 269 ppi, but lacks HDR support and has a 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 chipset, it includes a quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and a PowerVR GE8300 GPU, with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP wide lens capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the front camera is a 5 MP shooter.
  • The device is equipped with a 4780 mAh battery, but does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 11, it offers basic software functionality without stereo speakers, but includes a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The build does not specify water resistance or premium materials, focusing instead on practicality.
  • Overall, the Blackview A55 provides essential features for everyday use without advanced specifications.
  • Special features are minimal, emphasizing a straightforward user experience.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, December 06
Announced2021, December 06
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6761V Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8300
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AFother unspecified cameras
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoYes
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity4780 mAh
Battery Details4780 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions164.5 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight196 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGray, Green, Blue, Gradient
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 11
OS VersionAndroid 11

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes