Blackview Zeno 1
#2051
Honor 8C
#3631Category Breakdown
Blackview Zeno 1
Honor 8C
Performance
72.766.8
Camera
28.419.1
Display
73.256.5
Battery
37.728.1
Build
0.274.6
Connectivity
57.455.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
52.239.5
Summary
- The Blackview Zeno 1 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals compared to the Honor 8C's 6.26-inch IPS LCD at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Zeno 1 is powered by the Unisoc T615 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, while the Honor 8C uses the Snapdragon 632 with a maximum of 4GB RAM, indicating a potential advantage for multitasking in the Zeno 1.
- The camera setup on the Honor 8C includes a 13 MP rear camera with dual lenses, providing better versatility than the Zeno 1's single 8 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Zeno 1 at 6000 mAh compared to the 4000 mAh in the Honor 8C, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Both devices run different Android versions, with the Zeno 1 operating on Android 15 and DokeOS 4.2, while the Honor 8C runs on Android 8.1 with EMUI 8.2, suggesting a more modern software experience for the Zeno 1.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zeno 1 being heavier at 336.5g and featuring a simpler design, while the Honor 8C has a glass front and aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Zeno 1
Honor 8C
General
Release Date
2025
2018
Announced
2025
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: BKK-LX2, BKK-LX1, BKK-L21 (Global); BKK-AL00, BKK-TL00, BKK-AL10 (China)
Display
Size
8"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 350 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Mohs level 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
198.6 x 125.9 x 8.2 mm (7.82 x 4.96 x 0.32 in)
158.7 x 75.9 x 8 mm (6.25 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
336.5 g
167.2 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Rock Black, Space Orange, Jungle Green
Magic Night Black, Platinum Light Gold, Aurora Blue, Nebula Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, DokeOS 4.2
Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass