Blackview Color 8

Name: Blackview Color 8
Brand: Blackview

Display6.67" 720 x 1604 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

5.5GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 40, 41

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025, September

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

165.7 x 76.5 x 8.7 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.34 in)

Weight

199.4 g (7.05 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits

Size

6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

Protection

Panda Glass, Mohs level 7

Platform

Android 15, DokeOS 4.1

Chipset

Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0"

Features

HDR · 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging

18W wired

Misc

Colors

Midnight Black, Celestial Blue, Snowy White

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

battery

6000mAh, about 1.5 days light useWith typical messaging, calls, and light browsing, expect roughly 36 to 40 hours between charges; heavy video streaming will cut that in half.

charging

18W wired, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours fullA modest charge rate means you are looking at around 150 to 180 minutes from empty to 100%, so plan accordingly if you need a quick top-up.

display

6.75" 90Hz LCD, 450 nits peakThe 90Hz refresh helps scrolling feel smooth, and 450 nits is adequate for indoor reading but will be hard to see in direct sunlight; the 720p resolution (260 ppi) means text and icons are noticeably coarser than modern midrange standards.

performance

Unisoc T616 octa-core, entry-level gamingThis chipset handles everyday tasks and light games like Candy Crush or older titles comfortably, but will struggle with demanding 3D games at high settings.

camera

50MP main, 0.64µm pixels, 1080p videoThe high megapixel count is offset by tiny 0.64µm pixels, which collect less light and will produce soft, noisy shots in low light; video maxes out at 1080p@30fps with no stabilization mentioned.

storage

256GB, UFS version unspecified, microSD slotYou have ample storage for apps and media; the dedicated microSD slot lets you add more, though actual transfer speed depends on the UFS generation, which is not listed.