Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Wave 9C vs Blackview Wave 8
Comparison between Blackview Wave 9C and Blackview Wave 8: 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 suits buyers who prioritize the camera and a brighter screen: its main camera is 13 MP versus 8 MP on the Wave 8, and peak brightness is 600 nits versus 450 nits. The Wave 8 is better equipped for those who need more storage and stronger wireless connectivity; overall, the two are closely matched.
The Wave 8 doubles maximum storage, with 256 GB versus 128 GB, and adds Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2; the 9C has Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.2. It also lasts 71 h 7 min per cycle versus 49 h, though both share a 5000 mAh battery and 10 W charging. Drop resistance is class A on the Wave 8 and class C on the 9C.
The Wave 9C runs Android 15 instead of Android 14 and supports slow-motion video, which the Wave 8 does not. Both have a 6.56″ IPS LCD display with 720 px by 1612 px resolution, 4 GB of RAM, expandable storage, and IP52 resistance. The choice comes down mainly to camera and brightness versus storage and connectivity.
Blackview Wave 9C
The Blackview Wave 9C is the better buy for those who prioritize a 13 MP main camera and a 600-nit display.
Blackview Wave 8
The Blackview Wave 8 is the better buy for those who want 256 GB of storage and 71 h 7 min of endurance per cycle.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Wave 8, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Wave 9C, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 450 nits
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
- Audio Features
- A2DP, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Blackview Wave 8, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.2 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T603 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 211,000 | 211,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Purple, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Weight | 191.8 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 108 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | 71 h 7 min Best value |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 1,100 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 7, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Wave 9C | Wave 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
