Blackview Wave 8
#3523
Umidigi A9
#3998Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8
Umidigi A9
Performance
79.668.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.656.5
Battery
33.736.3
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
57.456.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.437.0
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Umidigi A9 has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the Umidigi A9's Mediatek Helio G25 with 3GB of RAM, giving the Wave 8 an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the A9 includes additional lenses for ultrawide and depth effects.
- The Wave 8 has a slightly larger 5000mAh battery compared to the A9's 5150mAh, with both supporting 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Wave 8 runs on Android 14 with DokeOS 4.0, while the A9 operates on Android 11, indicating a more updated software experience for the Wave 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8
Umidigi A9
General
Release Date
2024
2021
Announced
2024
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
256GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide)
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5150 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5150 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)
164 x 77.1 x 9.5 mm (6.46 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
Weight
192 g
204 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Granite Grey, Sky Blue, Peacock Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
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
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, DokeOS 4.0
Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, thermometer (skin temperature)