Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Shark 8 vs Oppo A40M
Comparison between Blackview Shark 8 and Oppo A40M: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview and Oppo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Shark 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 420,000
- against 253,200
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 264 ppi
Oppo A40M, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 198.3 g
- Resistance Features
- IP54, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP53
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 420,000 Best value | 253,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 2,748 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x2.1 GHz Kryo 660 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Grey | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.5 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 198.3 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 126 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| 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 | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 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 Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 7, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, HDR10, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | 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 6E Best value |
| 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, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Shark 8 | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
