Blackview S8
#3782
Nokia C3
#3893Category Breakdown
Blackview S8
Nokia C3
Performance
64.257.2
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.625.1
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
41.843.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.537.7
Summary
- The Blackview S8 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and back compared to the plastic construction of the Nokia C3.
- Both devices have similar display specifications, with the S8 having a slightly larger 5.7-inch screen versus the C3's 5.99-inch display, although both share the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the S8 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6750T chipset and offers more RAM at 4GB, while the C3 uses a Unisoc SC9863A with options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ, with the S8 having a 13 MP rear camera compared to the C3's 8 MP, but the C3 features a 5 MP selfie camera, which the S8 lacks.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the S8 at 3180 mAh versus the C3's 3040 mAh, but the C3 does not support fast charging.
- Lastly, the S8 runs on Android 7.0, while the C3 operates on a more recent Android 10, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview S8
Nokia C3
General
Release Date
2017
2020, August 04
Announced
2017
2020, August 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
IMG8322
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
3040 mAh
Battery Details
3180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3040 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
159.9 x 77 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 3.03 x 0.34 in)
Weight
190 g
184.5 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Nordic blue, Sand gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity