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Blackview A96

Blackview A96
₦190,800
Brand: Blackview
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.5-inch FHD+ screen
  • Camera 48MP Triple camera / 16MP front
  • Memory 8/12GB RAM / 256GB ROM
  • Platform Helio G99 CPU / Android 13

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

7.8
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 7 / 10

The Blackview A96 succeeds the A95 model released in 2022. The device features a redesigned exterior with rounded edges and a dotted notch, resembling the form factor of an Apple iPhone. The overall design departs from the previous model’s sharper contours.The A96 is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.It is indeed powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor, an octa-core chipset designed for mid-range smartphones. The device includes 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card.

On the rear, the phone has a triple-camera setup. The primary sensor is a 48-megapixel Samsung GM2. This is accompanied by two additional cameras, which serve depth and macro functions.The front-facing camera is a 16-megapixel sensor intended for selfies and video calls.

Audio output is managed through dual stereo speakers, which have been tuned by Harman Kardon. The device houses a 4380mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. It runs on Android 13 with Blackview’s Doke OS 3.1 interface pre-installed.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security. The Blackview A96 is available in two color variants: Provence Purple and Obsidian Black.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Network Bands B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B17 / B18 / B19 /
B20 / B25 / B26 / B28A / B28B / B30 / B38 / B40 / B41 / B66
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 161.8 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight 193.9 grams
SIM Type Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.5 inches, (85.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (401 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 13; Doke OS 3.1
Chipset Mediatek MT8781 Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 256GB
- Virtual RAM up to 12GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card (uses second SIM slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 48MP, ISOCELL GM2, f/1.8, PDAF
Ultrawide: 8MP, F/2.2, 117˚ FoV
Depth: 2MP, 2.4
Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, HDR, Touch focus, Face detection
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 16-megapixel front camera
Camera Features Face Beautification, AI FaceID
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual box speakers
Speaker Location Top and bottom Chin
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio Not stated

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4380mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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