Blackview A7
#6224
HTC Desire 625
#6226Category Breakdown
Blackview A7
HTC Desire 625
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Blackview A7 and HTC Desire 625 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A7 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580A chipset and a slightly faster CPU at 1.3 GHz, while the Desire 625 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with a 1.1 GHz CPU, but the A7 has 1GB of RAM compared to the Desire's 1.5GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A7 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Desire is limited to 720p; the A7 also has a 2 MP selfie camera compared to the Desire's 1.3 MP.
- The A7 has a larger 2800 mAh battery, while the Desire has a 2000 mAh battery, which may impact longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the A7 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more recent OS than the Desire's Android 5.1 Lollipop, but the Desire features HTC's Sense UI and stereo speakers, enhancing its audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A7
HTC Desire 625
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143 x 71 x 9.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
147.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
176 g
140.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes