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Blackview Zeno 1

Blackview Zeno 1

#2051
Xiaomi Redmi A2

Xiaomi Redmi A2

#3437

Category Breakdown

Blackview Zeno 1
Xiaomi Redmi A2
Performance
72.766.7
Camera
28.419.1
Display
73.267.5
Battery
37.733.7
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
57.449.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
52.241.0

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 Xiaomi Redmi A2's 6.52-inch display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
  • In terms of performance, the Zeno 1 is powered by the Unisoc T615 chipset, while the Redmi A2 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G36; both are capable but the Zeno 1 has higher RAM options.
  • Camera specifications are similar with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zeno 1 has a superior 8 MP front camera compared to the Redmi A2's 5 MP.
  • The Zeno 1 also boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery versus the 5000 mAh in the Redmi A2, providing longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Zeno 1 runs on Android 15 with DokeOS 4.2, while the Redmi A2 operates on Android 12 or 13 with MIUI, indicating a more updated software experience for the Zeno 1.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Blackview Zeno 1
Xiaomi Redmi A2

General

Release Date

2025
2023, March 24

Announced

2025
2023, March 24

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

8"
6.52"

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 350 nits
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)

Resolution

800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 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)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-G57 MP1
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB 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"
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"
5 MP, f/2.2

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
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh

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)
164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)

Weight

336.5 g
192 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Rock Black, Space Orange, Jungle Green
Aqua Blue, Classic Black, Sea Green

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.10 W/kg (head)     1.01 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 15, DokeOS 4.2
Android 12 or 13 (Go edition), MIUI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer