Category Breakdown
Allview V2 Viper i
Blackview A7
Performance
45.642.8
Camera
14.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.923.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.528.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.225.9
Summary
- The Allview V2 Viper i and Blackview A7 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core CPU, but the Blackview A7 has an advantage with 8GB of RAM compared to the Allview's 1GB.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blackview A7 supports 1080p video recording, while the Allview is limited to 720p.
- The Blackview A7 also has a larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh versus the Allview's 2000 mAh, which may result in better endurance.
- Finally, the Allview runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Blackview operates on a more recent Android 7.0 Nougat, potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview V2 Viper i
Blackview A7
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.3 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
143 x 71 x 9.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
Weight
153 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

