Blackview Wave 8C
#4177
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
#4311Category Breakdown
Blackview Wave 8C
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Performance
65.969.5
Camera
19.128.4
Display
45.644.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.634.7
Summary
- The Blackview Wave 8C features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9i has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 8C is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi 9i utilizes the Mediatek Helio G25 with options for 4GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9i includes PDAF for improved focus.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi 9i supports faster charging at 10W compared to the Wave 8C's 5W.
- The Wave 8C runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with DokeOS 4.0, while the Redmi 9i operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more recent software experience for the Wave 8C.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Wave 8C
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
General
Release Date
2024
2020, September 15
Announced
2024
2020, September 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits
IPS LCD, 270 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
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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@30fps
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
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Purple, Dawn Blue, Dusk Black
Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass