Blackview BV8900
#2107
Cubot KingKong Star
#2060Category Breakdown
Blackview BV8900
Cubot KingKong Star
Performance
86.688.4
Camera
66.339.6
Display
58.975.4
Battery
39.139.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.379.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.752.1
Summary
- The Blackview BV8900 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Cubot KingKong Star has a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the BV8900 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P90 chipset, whereas the KingKong Star utilizes the more efficient Mediatek Dimensity 700.
- The BV8900's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS and a thermal camera, while the KingKong Star boasts a 100 MP main sensor without OIS, along with additional night vision and macro capabilities.
- Both devices have substantial battery capacities, with the BV8900 at 10,380 mAh and the KingKong Star at 10,600 mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the BV8900 runs on Android 13 with Doke-OS 3.1, while the KingKong Star also operates on Android 13 but with a standard interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview BV8900
Cubot KingKong Star
General
Release Date
2023, May 28
2023, July 19
Announced
2023, May 28
2023, July 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6779 Helio P90 (12 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GM9446
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.97", PDAF, OIS5 MP, thermal assisted cameraFLIR thermal camera (Lepton module)
100 MP, (wide), PDAF24 MP, (night vision camera), 2 IR emitters5 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Thermal imaging, LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
32 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10380 mAh
10600 mAh
Battery Details
10380 mAh
10600 mAh
Charging Details
33W wiredReverse wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
172.4 x 82.2 x 19.8 mm (6.79 x 3.24 x 0.78 in)
180.2 x 80.8 x 17.8 mm (7.09 x 3.18 x 0.70 in)
Weight
398 g
395 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Green
Black, Black/Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Doke-OS 3.1
Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass