Blackview Wave 8C
#3183
TCL 20 XE
#3456Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8C
TCL 20 XE
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.158.4
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8C features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the TCL 20 XE has a slightly smaller 6.52-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 8C is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the TCL 20 XE utilizes the Mediatek Helio P22 with 3GB of RAM, potentially providing a smoother experience.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the TCL 20 XE includes additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- Both devices house a 5000 mAh battery, but the TCL 20 XE supports faster 18W charging compared to the 5W of the Wave 8C.
- The Wave 8C runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with DokeOS 4.0, while the TCL 20 XE operates on Android 11 with TCL UI 3.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Blackview.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8C
TCL 20 XE
General
Release Date
2024
2021
Announced
2024
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits
IPS LCD, 450 nits
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 SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide)
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, AF2 MP (depth)2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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
5W wired
18W 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)
164.6 x 75 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Moonlight Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), DokeOS 4.0
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition), DokeOS 4.0
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes