Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Shark 8 vs Blackview Shark 9
Comparison between Blackview Shark 8 and Blackview Shark 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Shark 8, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Shark 8, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- 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
Blackview Shark 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 530,181
- against 420,000
- Peak Display Brightness
- 700 nits
- against 500 nits
- Drop Test Count
- 138
- against 126
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Unisoc T820 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 420,000 | 530,181 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 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 | 1x2.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 3x2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 4x2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Grey | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 168.5 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 198.3 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 86.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 126 | 138 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h 24 min Best value | 49 h 6 min |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 7, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 7, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B17, 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, 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 | 750 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 210 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Shark 8 | Shark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
