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Blackview A8

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User ratings:
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42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Comprehensive review of the Blackview A8 Max (Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 5.5", 177) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratingsRead more
Blackview want to capture the entry-level market with a budget phone offering iPhone level camera sensors. Have they managed it? Find out in our Blackview A8 review.Read more
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Pros

  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • performance of the processor is sufficient for daily use and generally guarantees smooth performance
  • A8 Max is nonetheless a decent buy

Cons

  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 294 ppi
  • 2500 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Blackview A8 - Variants

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A8 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
A8 8GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB

Blackview A8 - Pros & Cons

Blackview A8

Pros

  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • performance of the processor is sufficient for daily use and generally guarantees smooth performance
  • A8 Max is nonetheless a decent buy
  • The autofocus functioned well even during macro photography
  • temperature management is efficient and the power consumption moderate
  • viewing angle stability is very decent thanks to the IPS technology
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

Cons

  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • screen shows relatively slow response rates
  • bass is lacking and the sound is generally unbalanced
  • display panels
  • drives or memory sticks with similar specifications
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession

Blackview A8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
294 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.7 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Blackview A8 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.1
CPU clock speed1.7 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelMediatek MT6580
GPU modelARM Mali-400 MP
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Night Modeyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.7 in
Width2.87 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight5.29 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density294.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
  • Plastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity2500.0 mAh
Standby time144.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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