This Blackview is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761V/CA 64-bit chip with a 2 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 3072 MB RAM. With a thickness of 9.1 millimeters, the device is not too thick. This phone weighs 195 grams.
The A55 has a 8 megapixel camera, You can also use the 8 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
Pros
- 8 megapixel camera
- Fast 64-bit quad-core processor
- Not too thick with 9.1 millimeters
- One of the newest operating systems: Android 11 Doke OS 2.0
- HSDPA, LTE support for super fast internet
- Enough RAM (3GB)
- With a 4780 mAh battery you are not likely to run out of power
- Dual SIM
Negatives
- A bit heavy to use for a long time
Call & data functions
The Blackview A55 supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fast LTE network. The speed of LTE is perfect for intensive use of internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from home. Please note that it is very fast and you do not take out a small data plan, because the data is used up before you realize it. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.
Dual-sim
A dual-SIM phone is a type of mobile device that has the ability to use two separate SIM cards. This allows the phone to be connected to two different mobile networks at the same time, which can be useful for a variety of reasons. For example, a dual-SIM phone can be used to have two different phone numbers on the same device, or to have a separate work and personal phone number. Dual-SIM phones can also be useful for people who travel frequently and need to use local SIM cards in different countries. Some dual-SIM phones have a physical slot for the second SIM card, while others use a virtual or eSIM.
Memory and connection options
The Blackview A55 has 3072 MB of RAM (3 GB) and 16 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: MicroSD up to 256GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.
Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 16 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.
Screen & operation
The phone is operated via the huge 6,53 inch touchscreen.The Blackview A55 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. With 269 pixels per inch, this eXtra High density screen is sharp and easy to read. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.
Operating system
Android 11 is a version of the Android operating system that was released in 2020. It includes a variety of new features and improvements, such as enhanced privacy and security, support for conversation bubbles, and new media controls.
Some of the key new features of Android 11 include:
- Improved privacy and security: Android 11 introduces new controls and features to help users manage their privacy and security. These include the ability to grant apps temporary access to sensitive data, such as location and microphone data, and a new "one-time permission" feature that allows users to grant apps access to sensitive data only once.
- Conversation bubbles: Android 11 introduces a new feature called "conversation bubbles" that allows users to keep their messaging apps visible and accessible while using other apps. This allows users to continue their conversations without switching between apps.
- Media controls: Android 11 includes new media controls that allow users to easily switch between different audio and video sources, such as headphones and speakers. The media controls appear in the quick settings panel, making it easy to access and control playback.
- Improved notifications: Android 11 introduces a new system for managing notifications, allowing users to group similar notifications together and prioritize important notifications. It also includes a new "conversation" section that shows all messaging notifications in one place.
Overall, Android 11 includes a variety of new features and improvements that enhance the user experience and improve the performance of Android devices.
