Blackview A7
#5938
XOLO Era 4G
#5758Category Breakdown
Blackview A7
XOLO Era 4G
Performance
42.840.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.438.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.926.6
Summary
- The Blackview A7 and XOLO Era 4G both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A7 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580A chipset and a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Era 4G uses a Spreadtrum SC9830A with a slightly faster 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 2 MP front camera, offering comparable photography capabilities.
- The A7 has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the Era 4G's 2500 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the A7 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Era 4G initially comes with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more modern software experience for the A7.
- Build-wise, the A7 is slightly thicker and heavier than the Era 4G, which has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A7
XOLO Era 4G
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
For India
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
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, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
2800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 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)
145.5 x 72 x 8.5 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
176 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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, hotspot
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity