Blackview A55
#4435
Kyocera DuraForce
#4678Category Breakdown
Blackview A55
Kyocera DuraForce
Performance
56.152.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
31.425.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.654.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
33.631.7
Summary
- The Blackview A55 features a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Kyocera DuraForce has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the DuraForce.
- In terms of performance, the A55 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 chipset with a faster CPU at 2.0 GHz compared to the DuraForce's Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 at 1.4 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A55 offers a 5 MP selfie camera versus the DuraForce's 2 MP.
- The A55 has a larger 4780 mAh battery compared to the DuraForce's 3100 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The A55 runs on Android 11, while the DuraForce operates on the older Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), indicating a more modern software experience for the A55.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A55
Kyocera DuraForce
General
Release Date
2021, December 06
2014
Announced
2021, December 06
2014
Description
N/A
For AT&T, U.S. Cellular & Bell Canada
Display
Size
6.53"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AFother unspecified cameras
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4780 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
4780 mAh
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
136.9 x 70.6 x 14 mm (5.39 x 2.78 x 0.55 in)
Weight
196 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Green, Blue, Gradient
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer