Blackview A7
#5938
BLU Dash XL
#6130Category Breakdown
Blackview A7
BLU Dash XL
Performance
42.841.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.431.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.925.1
Summary
- The Blackview A7 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Dash XL has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both smartphones are powered by the Mediatek MT6580 chipset and have identical quad-core processors and GPU configurations, offering similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 5 MP rear camera; however, the Dash XL has a significantly better 5 MP front camera compared to the A7's 2 MP.
- The A7 is equipped with a 2800 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Dash XL's 2500 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The A7 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Dash XL operates on an older Android 6.0 Marshmallow, potentially affecting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A7
BLU Dash XL
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
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 (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
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
2800 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
2800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 71 x 9.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
155 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.10 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
Weight
176 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Gray, Rose gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity