Side-by-side technical data
Blackview A96 vs Blackview Shark 8
Comparison between Blackview A96 and Blackview Shark 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview A96, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview A96, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR
Blackview Shark 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,380 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 423,393 Best value | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Black | Blue, Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 168.5 mm |
| Weight | 193.9 g Best value | 198.3 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 126 |
Battery
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,380 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 52 h 24 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 7, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A96 | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
