Overall Score
61.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2130)61.8
Performance(#1626)67.0
Camera(#2307)44.9
Display(#1092)79.5
Battery(#3036)51.0
Build(#10450)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Blackview A96
Short Review
- The Blackview A96 features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.8 x 74.2 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 193.9g, available in Provence Purple and Obsidian Black.
- It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP wide lens and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording video at 1440p and 1080p.
- The front-facing 16 MP camera is suitable for selfies and video calls.
- Its 4380 mAh battery supports 18W charging, ensuring decent longevity throughout the day.
- Running on Android 13 with Doke OS 3.1, the software experience is user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, while it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers or a headphone jack, which may affect audio preferences.
- Overall, the Blackview A96 combines a modern design with competent specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023
Announced2023
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, (wide), 1/2.25", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, 117˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm
Video Recording1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4380 mAh
Battery Details4380 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions161.8 x 74.2 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 2.92 x 0.34 in)
Weight193.9 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsProvence Purple, Obsidian Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, Doke OS 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 13, Doke OS 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo