Blackview Wave 8
#2595
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3464Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
67.060.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
60.558.4
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8 features a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 9A's 6.53-inch display at 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 RAM, while the Redmi 9A utilizes the Mediatek Helio G25 with various RAM options up to 4GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9A supports video recording at 60fps, whereas the Wave 8 is limited to 30fps.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and 10W charging, ensuring comparable battery life.
- The Wave 8 runs on Android 14 with DokeOS 4.0, while the Redmi 9A operates on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12, indicating a more recent software experience for the Wave 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2024
2020, June 30
Announced
2024
2020, June 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G 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
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.2 x 75.2 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
192 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 14, DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes