Blackview A7
#5938
BLU Grand X
#5707Category Breakdown
Blackview A7
BLU Grand X
Performance
42.841.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.429.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.926.7
Summary
- The Blackview A7 and BLU Grand X both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The A7 has a slightly better battery capacity at 2800mAh compared to the Grand X's 2200mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Camera performance is similar for rear photography at 5 MP, but the Grand X has a notable advantage with a 5 MP front camera versus the A7's 2 MP.
- The A7 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Grand X operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience for the A7.
- Build-wise, the A7 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Grand X, which may affect handling.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A7
BLU Grand X
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 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
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
2800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
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)
145.8 x 72.9 x 9.1 mm (5.74 x 2.87 x 0.36 in)
Weight
176 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-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
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