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Blackview Shark 8#2292

Released: 2023

Blackview Shark 8

Overall Score

50.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2292)50.2
Performance(#1044)88.6
Camera(#4963)36.8
Display(#2152)78.4
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2415)62.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Blackview Shark 8

Short Review

  • The Blackview Shark 8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 168.5 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 198.3g, available in Galaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, and Moonlight Grey.
  • Its 6.78-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 500 nits brightness.
  • Powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 GPU, ensuring efficient performance with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
  • The rear camera boasts a 64 MP wide sensor capable of recording video at 1440p, while the 13 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
  • A 5000mAh battery supports 33W charging, providing ample power for daily use.
  • The device runs on Android 13 with Doke OS 4.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The absence of wireless charging and stereo speakers is noted, while a headphone jack is included for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Blackview Shark 8 combines solid specifications with a modern design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2023
Announced2023
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.78"
TypeIPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
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
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera64 MP, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAFSecondary unspecified camera
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP, (wide), 1/3", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details33W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions168.5 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight198.3 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGalaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, Moonlight Grey
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / 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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 13, Doke OS 4.0
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity