Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8C
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
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 and runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with DokeOS 4.0, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8C is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the Redmi 9C NFC utilizes the Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35, offering different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 9C NFC includes an additional 2 MP macro lens, enhancing its photography versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi 9C NFC supports faster 10W charging compared to the 5W of the Wave 8C.
- Connectivity options differ, with the Redmi 9C NFC offering NFC support and Bluetooth 5.0, while the Wave 8C lacks NFC and has Bluetooth 4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8C
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
General
Release Date
2024
2020, August 27
Announced
2024
2020, August 27
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 SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated 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, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
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@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
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
193 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Midnight Gray, Sunshine Yellow, Twilight 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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition), DokeOS 4.0
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

