Blackview Wave 8C
#4177
Huawei Ascend Mate7
#4184Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8C
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Performance
65.959.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.658.9
Battery
33.729.3
Build
0.276.2
Connectivity
49.759.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.635.6
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8C features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend Mate7 has a 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8C is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Mate7 utilizes the Kirin 925, which offers superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mate7's camera includes autofocus, enhancing image quality.
- The Wave 8C has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Mate7's 4100 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Wave 8C runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with DokeOS 4.0, while the Mate7 operates on an older Android version, upgradable to 6.0.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Mate7 featuring Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, giving it a more premium feel compared to the Wave 8C.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8C
Huawei Ascend Mate7
General
Release Date
2024
2014
Announced
2024
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Kirin 925 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-T628MP4
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
5W wired
N/A
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)
157 x 81 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
Weight
193 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Obsidian black, Moonlight silver, Amber gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM (MT7-TL10)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), DokeOS 4.0
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass