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Blackview BV9800 Pro vs HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G

What BV9800 Pro does better (4) and where Desire 21 Pro 5G wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Blackview BV9800 Pro
Blackview · 2019BV9800 Pro
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $370
vs
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
HTC · 2021Desire 21 Pro 5G
6.8Score
11 advantages≈ $380
Higher score
4.1Display5.7
5.0Camera6.5
7.5Battery4.6
6.0Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

BV9800 ProDesire 21 Pro 5G
81 × 168.514.878.1 × 167.19.4
BV9800 ProDesire 21 Pro 5GDifference
Height168.5 mm167.1 mm+1.4 mm
Width81 mm78.1 mm+2.9 mm
Thickness14.8 mm9.4 mm+5.4 mm
Weight322 g205 g+117 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BV9800 Pro better than Desire 21 Pro 5G?

  1. Battery capacity6,580 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+32%
  2. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Desire 21 Pro 5G: No
  3. CPU frequency2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz+5%
  4. Pixel density409 ppi vs 393 ppi+4%

Why is Desire 21 Pro 5G better than BV9800 Pro?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  2. 5GNo · BV9800 Pro: Yes
  3. RAM6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
  4. Weight322 g vs 205 g+57%
  5. Ultra-wide cameraNo · BV9800 Pro: Yes
  6. Max video1080p vs 4K
  7. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.7″+6%
  8. Thickness14.8 mm vs 9.4 mm+57%
  9. Process12 nm vs 8 nm+50%
  10. Bluetooth4.1 vs 5.1+24%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio71.4% vs 83%+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight322 g205 g
Thickness14.8 mm9.4 mm
Height168.5 mm167.1 mm
Width81 mm78.1 mm
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursBlack, OrangeBlue, Purple
Display
Screen size6.3″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,400 px
Pixel density409 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio71.4%83%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771V/CT Helio P70Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm8 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.1 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G72 MP3Adreno 619
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Main camera aperture—f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity6,580 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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