Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6224)54.5
Performance(#6763)54.3
Camera(#6485)42.0
Display(#3114)70.5
Battery(#4192)43.5
Build(#2938)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Blackview A7
Short Review
- The Blackview A7 features a compact design with dimensions of 143 x 71 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 176 grams, available in multiple colors.
- It has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6580A chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The 2800 mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward but may feel outdated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device also includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Blackview A7 offers essential features for everyday use without advanced specifications.
- Its build and design are practical, making it a functional choice for basic smartphone needs.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery Details2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143 x 71 x 9.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
Weight176 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsChampagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes