Blackview Tab 80: Specs & Everything You Need to Know

Blackview is a Hong Kong-based company that offers affordable tablets, including the Blackview Tab 80. It’s an HD tablet with dual SIM slots, GPS connectivity (rare for a low-end budget tablet) and virtual RAM. It was announced and released in September 2023.

Highlights

• 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 800×1280 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate
• Unisoc T606 Octa-Core
• Minimum 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and maximum 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
• 7690mAh battery
• PC mode supported
• Split screen mode
• 10W charging
• Android 13 in the form of Doke OS 3.0
• Widevine L1 support
• Virtual RAM feature supported
• Dual SIM slots

Blackview Tab 80: The Basics

The Blackview Tab 80 has a lightweight, solid metal body weighing 484g. Unlike some budget tablets, there are three color choices: Nightfall Grey, Misty Blue and Mint Green. The USB-C port is for charging and data transfers, and there’s a 3.5mm audio jack if you prefer wired earphones.

This tablet is powered by the Unisoc T606 Octa-Core chipset and can ship with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM. Storage-wise, there’s a choice for 64GB or 128GB of storage, but you can expand storage space up to 1TB by inserting a microSD card. There are three variants, namely, 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. The latter two cost more than the base model.

While the Blackview Tab 80 has Widevine L1 certification, it can’t display content in FHD due to the HD resolution. However, this certification does allow you to watch HD content on YouTube, Netflix and other streaming services.

A unique feature many newer Blackview tablets have, including the Tab 80, is virtual RAM. This feature lets you use a small portion of storage space as RAM. You can double your current RAM from 4GB to 8GB or 8GB to 16GB. Virtual RAM isn’t as fast as adding physical RAM to your device, but it decreases loading times by a noticeable amount.

Full Specifications

Tablet	Blackview Tab 80
Operating system	Doke OS 3.0 based on Android 13
Display	10.1-inch IPS HD (800×1280) display, 60Hz
Processor	Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Octa-Core with (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) and Mali-G57 MP1 integrated GPU
Storage	64GB/128GB
Expandable	Yes, up to 1TB
RAM	4GB/8GB RAM
Cameras	8MP front-facing and 13MP rear-facing Sony IMX319
Fingerprint sensor	No
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, LTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery	7680mAh non-removable battery, 10W charging
Dimensions	241 x 156 x 7.5 mm
Weight	484g

Pricing & Availability

You can buy the Blackview Tab 80 directly from Blackview for $139.99, a discount from $209.99. The other variants cost $149.99 and $159.99, respectively. They’re equipped with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and a maximum of 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

In GBP, the Blackview Tab 80 costs £110.40, £118.28 or £126.17, depending on how much RAM and storage you want. There’s no difference in hardware or software at all, unlike some tablets.

The Blackview Tab 80 is also available on Amazon if you prefer using that platform for your purchases.

Blackview Tab 80 Alternatives

The Tab 80 is a serviceable device in HD, but if you want to watch content in FHD, consider the Blackview Tab 16, which has better hardware and comes with accessories like a stylus. The Tab 16 can play some games but is more suitable for work, streaming content, and reading.

Those looking for a larger mid-range tablet can consider the Lenovo Tab P12, which has a 12-inch display and more premium features, like a fingerprint sensor and excellent speakers. The package also comes with a Lenovo Tab Pen Plus active stylus that you can use for drawing and notetaking.