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Blackview Shark 8

Blackview Shark 8
₦178,800
Brand: Blackview
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.78 inch FHD+ IPS screen
  • Camera 64MP triple camera / 13MP front
  • Memory 8GB RAM with 128/256GB ROM
  • Platform Helio G99 CPU / Android 13

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

7.8
  • Design, Built Quality 8 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 8 / 10
  • Battery Performance 8 / 10

The Blackview ⁣Shark⁣ 8 features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD ‌display with a ​resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels. The screen ‌has ‍slim bezels and includes a small ⁢waterdrop notch at the top ​center. It is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G99 processor, an octa-core chipset designed for mid-range performance. The ⁢device comes ⁣with 8GB of RAM and offers two internal‍ storage variants: 128GB‍ and 256GB, both using UFS 2.2 ⁣technology for faster data access.On the⁢ rear, the Shark 8 ‍has⁤ a dual-camera setup. The primary sensor is⁢ a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682, paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor to assist with ‌portrait effects. The main‌ camera supports ⁢video recording at up to 1440p resolution at 30 ‍frames per ​second. The front-facing ⁢camera ⁢is a 13-megapixel sensor capable of capturing 1080p video⁤ at 30fps.The device is powered by a 5000mAh lithium-polymer battery and supports 33W fast charging via USB​ Type-C. ⁤Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and ​facial⁣ recognition. The​ phone‍ runs ⁢on ⁢Android ⁣13 ⁣with Blackview’s custom Doke OS 4.0 interface. Additional hardware includes⁢ a 3.5mm headphone jack,dual SIM⁢ support,and standard sensors such ‍as‍ an accelerometer,gyroscope,proximity sensor,and compass. ‌The Shark 8 is available in three color options: Galaxy Blue,Scorching ​Gold,and ‍Moonlight ⁣Gray.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands 1(2100), 8(900)
4G Network Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Blackview Shark 8
Announced 2023, November
Status Available. Released 2023, November

BODY

Dimensions 168.5 x 76.6 x 8.35 mm
Weight 198.3 grams
Build Glass front / Plastic Body
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD touchscreen / 16M colors / 120Hz refresh / 500 nits
Size 6.78 inches, (85.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels, 20:9 ratio (395 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 13 with Doke OS 4.0
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 256GB
- UFS 2.2
Card Slot Yes, up to 512GB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 64MP, PDAF
Macro: 2MP
Camera Features Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / LED flash
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 13-megapixel
Camera Features Face Unlock / Face Beauty / HDR
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below the display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors Galaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, Moonlight Grey

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