Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Wave 2C vs Blackview Wave 9C
Comparison between Blackview Wave 2C 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 9C is the pick for anyone seeking a large display, more battery and clearly stronger performance; the Wave 2C wins only on lighter weight and Android 16. Its 5000 mAh battery versus 3000 mAh and 6.56-inch screen versus 5 inches define the everyday choice.
The Wave 9C pairs a Unisoc Tiger T603 with 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage; the Wave 2C has a Unisoc SC9863A1, 3 GB and 32 GB. It also delivers 600 nits versus 400 nits and 720 × 1612 px versus 480 × 854 px, while the Wave 2C keeps the newer software: Android 16 versus Android 15.
For photography, the Wave 9C has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, versus 5 MP and 2 MP, and it adds slow-motion video. Charging remains modest: 10 W versus 5 W. The Wave 2C weighs 158.5 g versus 191.8 g and is narrower, but the Wave 9C adds NFC and BeiDou; for buyers prioritizing capacity and screen size, it is the more complete choice.
Blackview Wave 2C
The Blackview Wave 9C is the better buy for anyone seeking 5000 mAh and a 6.56-inch display.
Blackview Wave 9C
The Blackview Wave 2C is the better buy only if it costs less: it weighs 158.5 g and runs Android 16, but trails in battery, display and performance.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Wave 9C, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Wave 2C, if you care about…
- Weight
- 158.5 g
- against 191.8 g
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against C
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 108
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
Blackview Wave 9C, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 211,000
- against 105,465
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc Tiger T603 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 22 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 105,465 | 211,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 11.1 mm | 9.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.2 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 135.6 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 158.5 g Best value | 191.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.4 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | C |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 108 |
Battery
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | 10 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 32 h 16 min | 49 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 196 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Mohs Level 7, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Wave 2C | 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 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | 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 Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 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 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Wave 2C | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP | A2DP, Stereo Speakers |
