Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Rock 2 vs Blackview Rock 5
Comparison between Blackview Rock 2 and Blackview Rock 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Blackview Rock 2 suits buyers who prioritize 5G and stronger AnTuTu performance; the Rock 5 is the pick for a longer endurance rating per cycle, a sharper screen, and higher-resolution cameras. The Rock 2 scores 641,019 in AnTuTu against 420,236.
The Rock 5's display is 1080 px by 2460 px at 396 ppi, compared with 720 px by 1604 px and 264 ppi on the Rock 2. Peak brightness is 700 nits versus 650 nits, below average for both. The Rock 5 has a 108 MP main camera against 16 MP and a 50 MP selfie camera against 13 MP. The Rock 2, however, offers 120 fps slow motion and an f/1.8 main-camera aperture, versus f/1.9 on the Rock 5.
The Rock 5 packs a 20,000 mAh battery versus 15,000 mAh and rates 189 h 42 min per cycle against 138 h 57 min; it also adds wireless charging. Both support 33 W fast charging and reverse charging. The Rock 2 weighs 548 g and is 25.3 mm thick, while the Rock 5 weighs 635 g and is 29.7 mm thick. The Rock 2 adds 5G; the Rock 5 has stereo speakers and an infrared blaster.
Blackview Rock 2
The Blackview Rock 2 is a better buy for buyers who prioritize 5G and its AnTuTu result of 641,019.
Blackview Rock 5
The Blackview Rock 5 is a better buy for buyers who want its 189 h 42 min per cycle and 108 MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Rock 5, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Rock 2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 641,019
- against 420,236
- Weight
- 548 g
- against 635 g
- Body Thickness
- 25.3 mm
- against 29.7 mm
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE
Blackview Rock 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 20,000 mAh
- against 15,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 700 nits
- against 650 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 264 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8100 | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 641,019 Best value | 420,236 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange, Purple | Black, Yellow, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 25.3 mm Best value | 29.7 mm |
| Body Width | 89.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Body Height | 188.6 mm | 184 mm |
| Weight | 548 g Best value | 635 g |
| Usable Surface | 63.4 % | 71.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, IP69, IP52, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 15,000 mAh | 20,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 138 h 57 min | 189 h 42 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 650 nits | 700 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B12, 3G UMTS B17, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Rock 2 | Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
