Blackview Wave 8C
#4177
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8C
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
65.965.0
Camera
19.144.8
Display
45.667.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
49.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.642.6
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8C features a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a 6.53-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels; both offer similar pixel densities and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8C is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Redmi 9A utilizes the more efficient Mediatek Helio G25, which may provide better overall performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9A supports video recording at 60fps compared to the Wave 8C's 30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi 9A supports faster 10W charging, while the Wave 8C charges at 5W.
- The Wave 8C runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with DokeOS 4.0, offering a more recent software experience compared to the Redmi 9A, which ships with Android 10 but is upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8C
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 SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated 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
5W 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
193 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
N/A
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 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
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity