Overall Score
38.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3782)38.5
Performance(#3844)64.2
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4383)25.6
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#5389)41.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Blackview S8 features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 154 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm and weighing 190 grams.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels with an 18:9 aspect ratio, providing decent visuals at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6750T chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, allowing for satisfactory multitasking.
- The rear camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor and a 0.3 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front lacks a dedicated selfie camera.
- The battery capacity is 3180 mAh, supporting 10W charging but no wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is basic, lacking modern features found in newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is equipped with a USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Special features are minimal, with no water resistance or stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Blackview S8 offers a functional design and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3180 mAh
Battery Details3180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions154 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass