The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
itel A50C, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- OS Version
- 14
- against 12
BLU C9, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 267 ppi
- against 202 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- against 540 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,612 px
- against 1,208 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T603 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 239,545 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm Best value | 9.67 mm |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 192.6 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | — |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,208 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 202 ppi | 267 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | LTE, 4G, GSM |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, 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 | A50C | C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP | — |
