Blackview Wave 9C

Name: Blackview Wave 9C
Brand: Blackview

Display6.56" 720 x 1612 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T603

Main camera13MP

Battery5000 mAh

5.0GoSolo 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, 20, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.6 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)

Weight

191.8 g (6.77 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 600 nits

Size

6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Protection

Mohs level 7

Platform

Android 15, DokeOS 4.2

Chipset

Unisoc Tiger T603

CPU

Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55

GPU

IMG8322

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0"

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"

Features

HDR · 1080p@30fps

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, proximity

Battery

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Black, Blue

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

720p IPS, 600 nits brightnessAt 600 nits and 269 ppi density, the screen is readable in sunlight but pixel density is visibly lower than phones at this price point; everyday text and web pages will look a touch soft.

performance

Unisoc T603, 1.6 GHz octa-coreThis is an entry-level chipset (roughly equivalent to Snapdragon 680 tier) that handles basic tasks, messaging, and light browsing smoothly, but will stall on demanding games and heavy multitasking.

battery

5000 mAh, no charging specThe large 5000 mAh cell should deliver about 1 to 1.5 days of mixed use, but without a charging wattage listed, recharge time is unclear; assume a modest speed typical of entry-level phones (several hours).

camera

13MP main, f/2.0, 1080p videoThe f/2.0 aperture handles low-light shots reasonably, and LED flash helps in dark rooms, but 13MP on a 6.56-inch screen means cropping loses detail fast; video is capped at 1080p@30fps, not high-frame slow-motion.

connectivity

LTE only, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2No 5G; LTE is adequate for most users, but Wi-Fi maxes out at older 802.11n (5GHz band speed not specified), and Bluetooth 4.2 is several years behind the current standard, so newer accessories may pair with lag.

durability

Mohs level 7 glass, 9.2mm thinMohs 7 (likely Gorilla Glass 3 or equivalent) resists scratches but is not drop-proof; at 9.2mm thick and under 192g, the phone is pocketable but feels fragile compared to modern durability standards.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display52

Performance34

Camera52

Battery58

Value50

GoSolo Verdict

The Wave 9C is a large-screen budget phone with a long-lasting battery and modest hardware that handles basic tasks but lags on demanding apps and multitasking. It makes sense for someone buying on price in a market where 5G is not yet essential, but the low pixel density and dated connectivity hold it back.

Strengths · 3

5000 mAh battery delivers 1.5 days of typical use, a real advantage over rivals at this price.
Large 6.56-inch display with 83.4% screen-to-body ratio and 600 nits brightness is readable outdoors without the thick bezels of older budget phones.
Dedicated microSDXC slot lets you expand storage without losing the dual SIM setup, uncommon at this price point in 2025.

Trade-offs · 3

720p resolution (269 ppi) on a 6.56-inch screen makes text and fine detail visibly softer than 1080p budget competitors; now a standard compromise rather than acceptable.
Charging wattage not listed and assumed very slow; expect three to four hours from 0 to 100, which erases some of the battery advantage.
Unisoc T603 is entry-level even for 2025; apps and games will stall, and multitasking with 4GB RAM is sluggish.