Blackview A55
#5138
BLU R1 Plus
#5071Category Breakdown
Blackview A55
BLU R1 Plus
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
55.455.5
Summary
- The Blackview A55 features a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the BLU R1 Plus has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A55 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz compared to the R1 Plus's Mediatek MT6737 at 1.3 GHz.
- The A55's camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera, whereas the R1 Plus offers a superior 13 MP rear camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The A55 has a larger 4780 mAh battery compared to the R1 Plus's 4000 mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A55 runs on Android 11, while the R1 Plus is limited to Android 6.0, indicating a more updated software experience on the A55.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A55
BLU R1 Plus
General
Release Date
2021, December 06
2017
Announced
2021, December 06
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AFother unspecified cameras
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4780 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4780 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.41 in)
Weight
196 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Green, Blue, Gradient
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 11
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes