Blackview Wave 8
#3523
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
79.665.0
Camera
19.144.8
Display
45.667.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.416.5
Connectivity
57.450.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.442.6
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
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, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity