Blackview Wave 8
#2595
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
#3467Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
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 6.53-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport at 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset with 4GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the Redmi 9A Sport utilizes the Mediatek Helio G25 with options of 2GB or 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9A Sport supports video recording at 60fps, unlike the Wave 8 which is limited to 30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh with 10W charging for both devices.
- The Wave 8 runs on Android 14 with DokeOS 4.0, while the Redmi 9A Sport operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the Blackview.
- Build dimensions show the Wave 8 is slightly slimmer and lighter than the Redmi 9A Sport.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
General
Release Date
2024
2021, September 28
Announced
2024
2021, September 28
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
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
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue
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 a/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, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 14, DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes