Blackview Shark 8
#2292
vivo V25 Pro
#835Category Breakdown
Blackview Shark 8
vivo V25 Pro
Performance
88.689.9
Camera
36.875.7
Display
78.493.2
Battery
33.731.6
Build
0.291.8
Connectivity
62.474.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.268.3
Summary
- The Blackview Shark 8 features a robust build with a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display, offering a refresh rate of 120Hz but lacks HDR support, while the vivo V25 Pro has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch AMOLED display with HDR10+ and higher peak brightness at 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Shark 8 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, whereas the V25 Pro utilizes the more advanced MediaTek Dimensity 1300, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 64 MP main camera, but the V25 Pro includes OIS and additional ultrawide and macro lenses, enabling more versatile photography and 4K video recording compared to the Shark 8's 1440p video capability.
- The Shark 8 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, while the V25 Pro's 4830 mAh battery supports faster 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the Shark 8 runs on Android 13 with Doke OS 4.0, while the V25 Pro operates on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, reflecting different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Shark 8
vivo V25 Pro
General
Release Date
2023
2022, August 17
Announced
2023
2022, August 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAFSecondary unspecified camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 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, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4830 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4830 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
66W wired, 40% in 15 min, 71% in 30 min
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)
158.9 x 73.5 x 8.6 mm (6.26 x 2.89 x 0.34 in)
Weight
198.3 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back
Colors
Galaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, Moonlight Grey
Pure Black, Sailing Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Doke OS 4.0
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass