BlackBerry Aurora
#4213
vivo Y55s (2017)
#4167Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
vivo Y55s (2017)
Performance
57.853.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.8
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
44.850.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.335.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.2-inch display of the vivo Y55s, although both share the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, but the Aurora offers more RAM at 4GB versus the Y55s's maximum of 3GB.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aurora has an 8 MP front camera compared to the Y55s's 5 MP.
- The Aurora's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, slightly higher than the Y55s's 2730 mAh.
- In terms of build quality, the Aurora has a plastic back and frame, while the Y55s features an aluminum back and frame, making it lighter and potentially more premium.
- Lastly, the Aurora runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Y55s operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Funtouch 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
vivo Y55s (2017)
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
178 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass