Blackview Wave 8
#3523
HMD Aura 2
#2662Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8
HMD Aura 2
Performance
79.675.5
Camera
19.139.6
Display
45.669.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
57.450.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.447.2
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the HMD Aura 2's 6.52-inch display at 576 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, while the Aura 2 utilizes the Unisoc SC9863A, with the former providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aura 2 includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, with both supporting 10W charging.
- The Wave 8 runs on Android 14 with DokeOS 4.0, whereas the Aura 2 operates on Android 14 (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end devices.
- The Wave 8 is slightly heavier at 192g compared to the Aura 2's 185.4g, contributing to a marginally bulkier build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8
HMD Aura 2
General
Release Date
2024
2025, February 11
Announced
2024
2025, February 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
720
576
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
IMG8322
Memory
256GB 4GB RAM
256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide)
13 MP, (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 75.2 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
192 g
185.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, DokeOS 4.0
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity