Blackview WAVE 2C vs HMD Key
20Performance20
20Display20.2
20Camera20
20Battery29.4
20Features20
2 spec wins — Blackview WAVE 2C9 spec wins — HMD Key
InnoReviews verdict
HMD Key wins this phone face-off, 21.9 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+0). Blackview WAVE 2C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview WAVE 2C
- 50% higher RAM (max): 3 GB vs 2 GB
- 15% lower weight: 159 g vs 185 g
Reasons to pick the HMD Key
- Stronger battery score: 29 vs 20
- 150% higher Front camera: 5 MP vs 2 MP
- 100% higher Wired charging: 10 W vs 5 W
- 60% higher Main camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 33% higher capacity: 4,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 ″ | 6.52 ″+30% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 576x1280 |
| Pixel density | 196 ppi | 215 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 460 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 72.4 % | 80.2 %+11% |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9832E |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Storage options | 32GB | 32GB |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP+150% |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh+33% |
| Wired charging | 5 W | 10 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 159 g+15% | 185 g |
| Thickness | 11.1 mm | 9 mm+19% |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Go edition) | Android 14 Go |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview WAVE 2C | HMD Key |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |