Helio G99-powered Blackview Shark 8 Android 13 smartphone unveiled with 6.78-inch FHD+ 120 Hz display

Blackview has recently took the wraps off a new smartphone that comes with upgrades in some areas when set next to its predecessors, but doesn't move away from the aging MediaTek Helio G99 mobile processor. However, this Android 13-driven smartphone targets budget-conscious buyers and, given the price tag — which will be discussed later — it delivers quite a punch.

The Android 13 software experience mentioned above comes with Blackview's DokeOS 4.0 layer on top, while the ArcSoft 7.0 image processing complements the photo quality delivered by the 64 MP ISOCELL GW3 main camera and the 13 MP selfie snapper that uses the ISOCELL 3L6 sensor. The 6.78-inch display has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a 2.4K FHD+ resolution. The phone comes with up to 8 GB memory and 256 GB internal storage, also providing support for microSD cards up to 1 TB in size.

With a cooling solution that promises to keep it under 39 Celsius (102.2 Fahrenheit) even in intense gaming scenarios, the Blackview Shark 8 also features a Smart-K Box speaker and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging. This battery is enough to keep the phone powered on for up to 7 hours while streaming video content and 6 hours while playing games.

The three colors to choose from are Galaxy Blue, Scorching Gold, and Moonlight Grey. Starting November 11, 50 pieces of each will hit the market via AliExpress for the introductory price of just US$93.99 (49% off). Two hardware configurations are expected to be available, but the final details will surface in the coming weeks.

Buy the Blackview BV9200 on Amazon