Blackview S8
#3782
Xiaomi Redmi 6
#3733Category Breakdown
Blackview S8
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Performance
64.262.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.624.2
Build
77.883.4
Connectivity
41.852.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.538.9
Summary
- The Blackview S8 features a glass front and aluminum back, offering a more premium build compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 6, which has a plastic back and frame.
- The S8 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Redmi 6's 5.45-inch display has a similar resolution but higher pixel density at ~295 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the S8 is powered by the older Mediatek MT6750T chipset, whereas the Redmi 6 uses the more efficient Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22.
- The camera setup on the S8 includes a 13 MP rear camera, while the Redmi 6 has a 12 MP rear camera and a 5 MP depth sensor, along with a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Redmi 6 at 3000 mAh compared to the S8's 3180 mAh, but the S8 supports 10W charging.
- Finally, the S8 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Redmi 6 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo and has a planned upgrade to Android 10, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview S8
Xiaomi Redmi 6
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
3180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-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)
147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass