Category Breakdown
Blackview A55
TCL 503
Performance
56.166.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.545.0
Battery
31.433.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
50.650.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.642.2
Summary
- The Blackview A55 features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the TCL 503 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A55 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the TCL 503 utilizes a more advanced Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the TCL 503 offers an upscaled resolution and a slightly better aperture.
- The A55 has a 4780 mAh battery, while the TCL 503 boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 10W charging.
- Regarding software, the A55 runs on Android 11, while the TCL 503 is equipped with the newer Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the TCL 503 includes a glass front and plastic back, making it lighter at 185.5g compared to the A55's weight of 196g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A55
TCL 503
General
Release Date
2021, December 06
2024, February 26
Announced
2021, December 06
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 350 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761V Helio A22 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
PowerVR GE8322
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AFother unspecified cameras
8 MP (upscaled to 13 MP), f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFAuxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP (upscaled to 8 MP), f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4780 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4780 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gray, Green, Blue, Gradient
Space Gray, Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer

