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Blackview A8 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2016

2.87 in
5.7 in
Blackview A8 Mobile Phone
Blackview A8
3.19 in
6.37 in
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Comprehensive review of the Blackview A8 Max (Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 5.5", 177) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratingsRead more
Blackview want to capture the entry-level market with a budget phone offering iPhone level camera sensors. Have they managed it? Find out in our Blackview A8 review.Read more
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4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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User rating
42
4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
16 %
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Full Comparison

Hardware

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 5.1
CPU clock speed1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core8-core
CPU modelMediatek MT6580Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
GPU modelARM Mali-400 MPQualcomm Adreno 510
RAM memory1 GB3 GB

Display

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Screen size5.0 in6.0 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFTSuper AMOLED
Pixel density294.0 ppi367.0 ppi
Dual screen supportnono
Scratch resistant displayyesyes
HDRnono
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx

Storage

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Internal storage16 GB32 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage32GB128GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD

Design

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • White
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
  • Plastic
Metal
Water resistantnono
Shock resistantnono

Dimensions

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Height5.7 in6.37 in
Width2.87 in3.19 in
Depth0.37 in0.29 in
Weight5.29 oz7.05 oz

Sensors

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes

Other features

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
FM radioyesyes

Connectivity

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Dual sim supportyesyes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Bluetooth profileA2DPA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
NFCnoyes
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.0

Cellular

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemA-GPSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyesyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

Blackview A8Blackview A8
Samsung Galaxy A9 2016Samsung Galaxy A9 2016
Replaceable batteryyesno
Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium ion
Battery capacity2500.0 mAh4000.0 mAh
Fast chargingnono
Wireless charging nono

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