Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Wave 10C vs Blackview Wave 9C
Comparison between Blackview Wave 10C and Blackview Wave 9C: 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
The Blackview Wave 10C is the more complete choice for camera, connectivity, and a large display: it offers 32MP instead of the Wave 9C’s 13MP and Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 4. The Wave 9C is more appealing for higher measured performance and a brighter screen.
The Wave 10C has a 6.88-inch display versus 6.56 inches, plus Android 16 versus Android 15, IP54 versus IP52, and Bluetooth 5.0 versus 4.2. The Wave 9C counters with 600 nits versus 450 nits, 269 ppi versus 260 ppi, and Mohs Level 7 hardness versus Level 5.
For performance, the Wave 9C reaches 211,000 in AnTuTu versus 147,318 for the Wave 10C and uses LPDDR4X RAM instead of LPDDR4. Both have 5,000 mAh, 10W charging, 49 hours per cycle, and 4GB of RAM; the Wave 9C adds NFC and 800 charge cycles versus 500. The choice is between the Wave 10C’s camera and connectivity and the Wave 9C’s performance, brightness, and extra features.
Blackview Wave 10C
The Blackview Wave 10C is the better buy for camera and connectivity, with 32MP and Wi-Fi 5 instead of 13MP and Wi-Fi 4.
Blackview Wave 9C
The Blackview Wave 9C is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, reaching 211,000 in AnTuTu with a 600-nit display.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Wave 10C, ahead on Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Wave 10C, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP52
- Display Diagonal
- 6.88″
- against 6.56″
Blackview Wave 9C, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 211,000
- against 147,318
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 450 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T310 | Unisoc Tiger T603 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 22 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8300 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 147,318 | 211,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Quad-core CPU with one ARM Cortex-A75 core at 2.0 GHz and three ARM Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black, Orange | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 171.9 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 191.8 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 108 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Removable | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 46 h 45 min | 49 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 500 | 800 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.88″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 7, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 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 B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, NFC, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Wave 10C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, Stereo Speakers |
