Blackview Tab 8 Android tablet review

REVIEW – Recently I have been looking to make my daily workflows as portable and efficient as possible, and some of the effort has been focused on having a tablet in various locations of my home so that wherever I am I can just grab one and access the internet, etc. This Blackview Tab 8 Android tablet looks like it would be a good addition to my plan.

What is it?

The Blackview Tab 8 is a 10.1 inch Android 12 tablet featuring 7GB(4+3 Expand) RAM+128GB/1TB ROM, a Quad Core Processor, a 6580mAh battery, a 1280×800 HD+IPS Display, 13MP+8MP dual cameras, Bluetooth and WiFi 6.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Blackview Tab 8 Android tablet
• 1 x USC-C Charging Cable
• 1 x AC Adapter
• 1 x User Manual

Hardware specs

• 7(4+3)GB+128GB/1TB EXPANSION: Tablet 10 inch Tab 8 WIFI defeated all competitors with 7GB RAM. In addition to the 4GB the tablets already have, you can add 3GB of virtual memory in the settings to achieve a total of 7GB of running memory. With 128GB ROM and 1TB expansion, ample storage space allows you to store massive files and pictures at will. Tab 8 WIFI uses a powerful quad-core processor with fast response. The combination of chips and memory makes your tablet very smooth in use.
• Android 12+WiFi 6: Still bothered by slow-loading videos and web pages? Choose our Tab 8 WiFi Tablet! We offer the latest Android 12 system and powerful WiFi 6 signal support (WiFi 6 can cover 2.4/5GHz, which can provide 3 times faster transmission speed, larger transmission capacity, more stability, low latency, and low loss device benefits than WiFi5.)
• 10 Inch 1280*800 HD IPS Screen &8MP+13MP Camera: Blackview Tab 8 WiFi features a 10.1 inch HD tablet display, 1280 x 800 resolution, which allows a fantastic view of every detail. The tablet captures amazing photos, selfies, and videos, share your story in true color with the 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera.
• 6580mAh Battery+K7 Dual Stereo Speakers: The tablet is equipped with a high-capacity 6580mAh battery, enough to support long hours of distance learning and business meetings. Dual stereo speakers bring you a movie-like viewing video experience and deliver high-quality audio in online communication. Tab 8 WiFi lets you enjoy entertaining, working, and immersing yourself in powerful sound waves.
• 2 years warranty: Android 12 Tab 8 WiFi tablet comes with a convenient USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack to meet all your needs. In addition, GMS certification allows you to conveniently download the apps you need from the Google Play Store. We offer a 2-year warranty on the Blackview Tablet Android 12.10″ as a gift for your friends, kids, and seniors so they can enjoy the tablet together.

Design and features

The Blackview Tablet is a 10.1-inch tablet that is made from some plastic and metal along with a glass screen. On the top front and center, there is the front-facing camera. The rear-facing camera is on the top right if you are facing the back of the tablet. On the top left edge, there are the power and volume buttons, and on the left side edge, the micro SD slot and the usc-c charging port. The speakers are on the bottom edge.

Setup

Setting up the Blackview Tab 8 WiFi 10.1 Inch Android 12 Tablet is straightforward and follows the conventional way Android devices are set up. Here are just a few photos that I took while setting up the tablet:

Performance

The Blackview Tab 8 Android tablet performs well as a basic use daily tablet. I did encounter some bugginess initially when trying to add my Google account. The process kept restarting and I had to try over a dozen times before I was successful. Trying included having to restart the tablet numerous times. After that, it worked well for surfing and only basic app usage. I am not a gamer so I cannot attest to its performance for games. However, I did download the 3DMark Benchmark app and perform benchmark testing. As you can see below from the screenshots of the results, the resulting score was only 1% better than the results from other devices that as a part of the database of this app:


While I never use a tablet to take photos, I decided to test out the camera by taking a photo of the skyline outside of my office. Keep in mind that there was a dirty glass in between. I think the tablet did a decent job:

What I like

• It is relatively lightweight and portable
• Useful sized screen
• Simple and sleek design
• The expandable storage option via the micro SD card slot
• The touchscreen is decently responsive
• The apps open quickly
• Good speaker volume

What I’d change

• It can act buggy at times which becomes quite frustrating
• The screen is a fingerprint magnet

Final thoughts

The Blackview Tab 8 Android tablet is a good daily-use tablet for basic tasks like surfing, watching videos and managing emails, etc. As I mentioned previously, I am not a gamer, but based on the benchmark results, I would think that there would be some challenges. The 10.1 inch is a nice size for a tablet.

Price: $119.99 – $129.99
Where to buy: Amazon – Blackview Tab 8 WiFi 4+64GB
5% code + $50 coupon code: Tab8wifi5USD (expires 8-27-2023 12pm PDT)
Final price: $73.99

Amazon – Blackview Tab 8 WiFi 4+128GB
5% coupon code: TAB8WIFI128 (expires 8-27-2023 12pm PDT)
Final price: $99.99
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Blackview.