Blackview A7
#5938
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6712Category Breakdown
Blackview A7
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
42.842.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.543.7
Battery
23.020.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.445.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.922.5
Summary
- The Blackview A7 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.7-inch screen of the Microsoft Lumia 550, although both share the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A7 is powered by a Mediatek MT6580A chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Lumia 550 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 at 1.1 GHz.
- Both devices have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera specifications are similar, with both offering 5 MP sensors, but the A7 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia is limited to 720p.
- The A7 has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A7 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Lumia operates on Windows 10, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A7
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, 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)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
176 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity