The Blackview BV5500 is a fashionable rugged smartphone from the Chinese company. We have known Blackview to be one of the fastest-growing rugged outdoor smartphone global brands.
Where to Buy Blackview BV5500
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
The BV series has a strong history in flagship and battery. The good news about this new edition is that it deviated from the rugged design in a fashionable way that will raise many eyeballs.
Blackview BV5500 Key Specs & Features
- 5.5 inches IPS Display, 1440 x 720 Pixels (293 ppi)
- Quad-core Mediatek MT6580P
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Built-in Storage up to 32GB Memory Card
- 8 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 3G Network
- Face ID
- IP68 Rating
- Non-removable Li-Poly 4,400 mAh Battery
Design and Display
When it comes to aesthetics, the Blackview BV5500 will win some hearts with the sleek and aesthetic surface texture. Apart from that, this also an entry-level smartphone and it will be a breath of fresh air.
The difference between this phone and other rugged phones like the BV9000, BV8000, BV7000, many more is the Xiaomi’s Black Shark unique back cover touch design. Looking beautiful, the phone also has a unique toughness which will be one of its top-selling points.
The thinner designed frame makes its grip more comfortable and easier to hold. The Blackview BV5500 also has both dust and water-resistant. It measures 75.5 mm x 152.19 mm in dimensions and weighs 225 grams.
Overall, we can say the phone is very small and it will be loved by everyone, not just outdoor workers. The aluminum frame is curved at the edges making the device feel great to hold. The display screen is compact offering 5.5″ 18:9 HD+ IPS display.
Camera
It will also be nice to point out that the camera set-up on the phone is not that good though. However, considering the price, it’s still better than none. The main camera consists of a combo shooter of 8 Megapixels + 0.3 Megapixels.
The camera is paired with an LED flash, while the front camera is 5 Megapixels with F2.8 Aperture.
Hardware and Software
The Blackview BV5500 has a Mediatek MT6580P chipset that comes with a Quad-core processor clocking at a speed of 1.3GHz. It has ARM Mali-400 MP2 for graphics and gaming.
It’s also good to note that the phone modern SoC enables smooth UI transitions and favorites multitasking. The Google Android 8.0 Oreo powering the phone will reduce the waste of hardware and software resources, resulting in a smooth performance as it intelligently controls CPU cores based on the users’ habits.
There is also Face ID on the phone making the device more secure and easier to unlock even when wearing gloves. The inbuilt storage is 16GB paired with 2GB RAM which is also expandable via micro SD.
Battery and Network
The Blackview BV5500 has a Non Removable battery capacity of 4400 mAh that lack fast charging technology. The juicer, however, promises to last up to 31 hours of talk time. It has 3G with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth, A-GPS, and Type-C USB v2.0.
Blackview BV5500 Price and Availability
The Blackview BV5500 is now available at an affordable price of $84.99. This roughly converts to 33,000 Naira in Nigeria.
It will sell for 500 Ghs in Ghana and 9,500 Ksh in Kenya. You can order the phone in amazing colors namely Black, Green, and Yellow.
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Blackview BV5500 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Blackview BV5500:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Mediatek MT6580P, Quad-Core 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7
- GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP2
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Green, Yellow
- Dimension: 75.5 mm x 152.19 mm x 14 mm
- Weight: 225 grams
- SIM Type: Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Dual Micro SIM
Display
- Display: 5.5 inches IPS Display, 1440 x 720 Pixels (293 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Cameras
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, ISO settings, Panorama, Scene mode, Self-timer, Touch focus
- Front Camera: 5 MP
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, W-CDMA : 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: No
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: No
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, Type-C USB v2.0, With OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Poly 4,400 mAh Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
