Blackview Wave 2C

Name: Blackview Wave 2C
Brand: Blackview

Display5.0" 480 x 854 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A1 (28 nm)

Main camera5MP

Battery3000 mAh

4.3GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2026, June

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

135.6 x 70.2 x 11.1 mm (5.34 x 2.76 x 0.44 in)

Weight

158.5 g (5.61 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 400 nits

Size

5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

Protection

Mohs level 5

Platform

Android 16 (Go edition)

Chipset

Unisoc SC9863A1 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

IMG8322

Memory

Card slot

microSD (dedicated slot)

Internal

32GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

5 MP

Features

LED flash

Selfie Camera

Module

2 MP

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

NFC

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer

Battery

Type

3000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Shadow Black, Blaze Orange

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display52

Performance26

Camera48

Battery41

Value43

GoSolo Verdict

The Blackview Wave 2C is a no-frills entry-level phone aimed squarely at users in emerging markets who need basic calling, messaging, and light browsing without any pretense. It's honest about what it is—a device built to last on a charge and cost very little—but the screen resolution and processor leave it struggling with anything beyond simple tasks.

Strengths · 4

Dual SIM and a dedicated microSD slot mean real flexibility for budget users who need multiple numbers or more storage
3000 mAh battery paired with a low-power processor should deliver 2 to 3 days of light use—realistic battery longevity for this segment
FM radio and GPS with multiple satellite systems are still here, useful offline features rivals often drop at this price
Compact 5-inch screen and 158.5g weight make it genuinely pocketable, a rarity as phones trend larger

Trade-offs · 3

480 x 854 pixel display is soft and dated even for a budget phone; text and UI elements blur noticeably compared to modern entry-level rivals
5MP main camera and 2MP selfie are severe by 2026 standards; expect grainy, low-detail shots in anything but bright daylight
3GB RAM with Android 16 Go will struggle if you open more than two apps or hit a heavy webpage; stuttering is likely