Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Wave 9C vs Ulefone Note 23
Comparison between Blackview Wave 9C and Ulefone Note 23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview and Ulefone.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Wave 9C, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 400 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 202 ppi
Ulefone Note 23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 301,000
- against 211,000
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.2 mm
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
- Battery Endurance
- 62 h
- against 49 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T603 | Unisoc T7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 211,000 | 301,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core 1.8 GHz; 2x Cortex-A75 at 1.8 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 191.8 g | 191.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C Best value | D |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 108 Best value | 46 |
Battery
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | 62 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 1,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 540 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,210 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 202 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 7, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Mohs Level 8, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 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, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Wave 9C | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, HID, LE |
