Blackview Shark 8
#2292
TCL 40 NxtPaper
#2303Category Breakdown
Blackview Shark 8
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Performance
88.683.8
Camera
36.819.1
Display
78.475.4
Battery
33.735.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.463.8
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
50.250.1
Summary
- The Blackview Shark 8 features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper has the same size display but at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Shark 8 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, offering a more advanced processing capability compared to the Helio G88 in the TCL device.
- The Shark 8's rear camera is 64 MP, surpassing the 50 MP main camera of the TCL, although the latter includes additional ultra-wide and macro lenses.
- Both phones have similar battery capacities, with the Shark 8 at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, and both support 33W charging.
- Software-wise, both run Android 13, but the Shark 8 utilizes Doke OS 4.0, while the TCL employs TCL UI, potentially affecting user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Shark 8
TCL 40 NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2023
2023, August 29
Announced
2023
2023, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAFSecondary unspecified camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultra wide), 115°, 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, (wide), 1/3", 1.12µm
32 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.5 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
168.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.62 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
198.3 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Galaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, Moonlight Grey
Midnight Blue, Opalescent
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Doke OS 4.0
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass