Category Breakdown
BLU View 1
LG K7 (2017)
Performance
52.741.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.345.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.525.7
Summary
- The BLU View 1 features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, while the LG K7 (2017) has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density for the latter.
- In terms of performance, the BLU View 1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the LG K7's Mediatek MT6737M with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, giving the BLU device an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the LG K7 supports autofocus and records video at 720p, while the BLU View 1 captures 1080p video.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2500 mAh battery and lack fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The BLU View 1 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), offering a more updated software experience than the LG K7, which operates on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU View 1
LG K7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2019
2017
Announced
2019
2017
Description
For USA
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~195 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.1 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight
153 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titan, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

