Blackview BV9300 vs BV8800: The Ultimate Rugged Phone Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The BV9300 edges out the BV8800 thanks to its newer, more powerful Helio G99 chipset, offering a noticeable performance boost. While the BV8800 boasts impressive battery endurance, the BV9300's improvements in processing power and charging speed make it the overall winner for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Blackview BV9300 | Blackview BV8800 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 | CDMA2000 1x | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | 2021, December 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Available. Released 2022, January 10 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | 184.6 x 85.6 x 22.8 mm (7.27 x 3.37 x 0.90 in) | 176.2 x 83.5 x 17.7 mm (6.94 x 3.29 x 0.70 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 520 g (1.15 lb) | 367 g (12.95 oz) |
| IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810H compliant Laser rangefinder (up to 40m) Dedicated flashlight (100 lumens) | IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m MIL-STD-810H compliant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | - |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~68.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| OS | Android 12, Doke-OS 3.1 | Android 11, Doke-OS 3.0 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide) 20 MP, f/1.8, (IR camera), 2 IR emitters Auxiliary lens |
| Single | - | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Triple | 50 MP, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, 120˚, (ultrawide), AF Auxiliary lens | - |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 32 MP, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 33W wired 5W reverse wired | 33W wired, 31% in 30 min, 100% in 90 min Reverse wired |
| Type | 15080 mAh | 8380 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Orange, Green | Black, Orange, Green |
| Price | About 390 EUR | About 350 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 199h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: 1348:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -29.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 254849 (v8), 288964 (v9) GeekBench: 1752 (v5.1) GFXBench: 10fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Blackview BV9300
- More powerful chipset (Helio G99)
- Potentially better camera processing
- Modern design
- Reverse wired charging
- Battery life not as exceptional as BV8800
- Specific display brightness data unavailable
Blackview BV8800
- Exceptional battery life (199h endurance rating)
- Slightly brighter display (501 nits measured)
- Reverse wired charging
- Potentially more affordable
- Older chipset (Helio G96)
- Lower performance compared to BV9300
- Less modern design
Display Comparison
Both phones feature a high contrast ratio of 1348:1, providing deep blacks and vibrant colors. The BV8800's measured brightness of 501 nits is slightly higher than what's typically expected for the BV9300, suggesting a potentially brighter display in direct sunlight, though specific BV9300 brightness data is unavailable. Both likely use IPS LCD panels, offering good viewing angles.
Camera Comparison
Camera specifications are listed as 'Photo / Video' for both devices, indicating a lack of detailed information. Based on general expectations for these chipsets, the BV9300 likely has a slight edge in image processing due to its newer chipset, potentially resulting in better low-light performance and more detailed photos. However, without specific sensor details, a definitive comparison is difficult.
Performance
The BV9300's Mediatek Helio G99 chipset (6nm) is a significant upgrade over the BV8800's Helio G96 (12nm). The G99's Cortex-A76 cores are clocked higher, and the overall architecture is more efficient, resulting in faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance. The BV8800 is still capable, but the BV9300 offers a noticeably snappier experience.
Battery Life
The BV8800's endurance rating of 199 hours is exceptionally impressive, suggesting outstanding battery life. The BV9300, while likely still offering good battery life, doesn't match this figure. Both devices support 33W wired charging and reverse wired charging, with the BV8800 providing charging times of 30% in 30 minutes and 100% in 90 minutes.
Buying Guide
The Blackview BV9300 is ideal for users who prioritize performance and a slightly more modern experience, even in a rugged package. The BV8800 is a great choice for those who absolutely prioritize maximum battery life and are less concerned with raw processing power, or are on a tighter budget.