Blackview WAVE 10 vs iPhone XS Max
28.9Performancechip21.4
38.3Display29.7
27.3Camera35.3
38.8Battery23
20Features73.3
8 spec wins — Blackview WAVE 106 spec wins — iPhone XS Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Blackview WAVE 10 scores 31.5 against 31.4 for iPhone XS Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Blackview WAVE 10 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview WAVE 10
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 23
- 167% higher Main camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the iPhone XS Max
- Stronger camera score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 20
- 76% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 260 ppi
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 625 nits vs 400 nits
- 50% higher Wired charging: 15 W vs 10 W
Display
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2688x1242 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 458 ppi+76% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 625 nits+56% |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc UMS9230E | Apple A12 Bionic |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+86% | 7 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+58% | 3,174 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 15 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | — | 7.5 W |
Design
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+1% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.7 mm+14% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | Lightning |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) | iOS 12 |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 10 | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |