Side-by-side technical data
HMD Aura 2 vs Blackview Wave 9C
Comparison between HMD Aura 2 and Blackview Wave 9C: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and Blackview.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Aura 2, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 185.4 g
- against 191.8 g
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP52
Blackview Wave 9C, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 211,000
- against 154,110
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 460 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 215 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 83.4 %
- against 80.2 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc Tiger T603 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 22 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 211,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, Green | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 g Best value | 191.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 108 |
Battery
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | 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, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 576 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 215 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Mohs Level 7, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aura 2 | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aura 2 | Wave 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Stereo Speakers Best value |
