Overall Score
62.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#1935)62.4
Performance(#1619)67.0
Camera(#2253)45.0
Display(#1089)79.5
Battery(#2670)55.5
Build(#10445)68.8
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
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
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAFSecondary unspecified camera
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, (wide), 1/3", 1.12µm
Video Recording1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details33W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions168.5 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight198.3 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGalaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, Moonlight Grey
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, Doke OS 4.0
OS VersionAndroid 13, Doke OS 4.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes