Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Rock 1 vs Blackview Rock 2
Comparison between Blackview Rock 1 and Blackview Rock 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Blackview Rock 2 is the pick for higher performance and a smoother display: it reaches 641,019 in AnTuTu versus 335,458 for Rock 1, has 12GB of RAM versus 8GB, and runs at 120Hz versus 90Hz. Rock 1, with a 4.8 overall score versus 5.2, fits better when weight and usable screen area matter.
Rock 1 weighs 490 g versus 548 g for Rock 2 and uses 69.6% of its front versus 63.4%. It also combines polycarbonate and aluminum alloy, while Rock 2 uses plastic. Both have 720 px IPS LCD displays, but Rock 2 reaches 650 nits versus 450 nits for Rock 1.
Rock 2 adds UFS 2.2 storage instead of Rock 1’s eMMC 5.1 and supports 5G, while Rock 1 tops out at LTE. Both share a 15,000 mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and reverse charging; the choice is between Rock 2’s performance and Rock 1’s lower weight.
Blackview Rock 1
Blackview Rock 2 is the better buy for performance: 641,019 in AnTuTu, 12GB of RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage.
Blackview Rock 2
Blackview Rock 1 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a lighter phone and more usable screen area.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Rock 2, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware.
| Category | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Rock 1, if you care about…
- Weight
- 490 g
- against 548 g
- Usable Surface
- 69.6 %
- against 63.4 %
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
- Battery Endurance
- 145 h 49 min
- against 138 h 57 min
Blackview Rock 2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 641,019
- against 335,458
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 | Unisoc T8100 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 335,458 | 641,019 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Orange | Black, Orange, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 24.7 mm Best value | 25.3 mm |
| Body Width | 83.5 mm | 89.7 mm |
| Body Height | 177.9 mm | 188.6 mm |
| Weight | 490 g Best value | 548 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.6 % Best value | 63.4 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K, IP69, IP52, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 15,000 mAh | 15,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 145 h 49 min Best value | 138 h 57 min |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 650 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Altimeter | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B12, 3G UMTS B17, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Rock 1 | Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
