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Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.88 inchesMain camera megapixels:16 MP & 2 MP

Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB)
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
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Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.8

Camera

15%

4.9

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.2

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 71%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 75%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.8

Camera

15%

4.9

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.2

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 78.7% of smartphones.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Brand name
Blackview
Processor model
Unisoc T760
This smartphone uses the Unisoc T760 processor model which is slower than processors in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15 (DokeOS 4.2)
Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP & 2 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 87% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2 & ?
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 &? which is narrower than that of 96.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
2 SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM/microSD shared slot)
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.88 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.88 inches which is larger than the screens of 92.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1640 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1640 px which is lower than that of 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
260 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 260 ppi which is lower than that of 93.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
171.1 mm
This smartphone has a height of 171.1 mm which is taller than 88.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
77.7 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.7 mm which is wider than 80.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
210.5 g
This smartphone weighs 210.5 g which is heavier than 73.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
105,336 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 105,336 cm³ which is larger than 78.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
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Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 0.21 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.88 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    ImageX, VidGen, Soundle, Hi Doki assistant, AI Photo/Video Editing, AI Tutoring Assistant
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x cheaper
    Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 4.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Blackview Shark 6 5G
    the average smartphone
    Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.36 vs 8.000).
    8.36 vs 8
  • 53.5% more popular
    Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.35 vs 5.4).
    8.35 vs 5.44
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    ImageX, VidGen, Soundle, Hi Doki assistant, AI Photo/Video Editing, AI Tutoring Assistant
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 0.21 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.88 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    September 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 &? vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & ? vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T760 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T760 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 34.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (260 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    260 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T760 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T760 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 20.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (748 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    748 vs 942
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Lacks multi-user mode
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    Blackview Shark 6 5G
    the average smartphone
    Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average smartphone does. 96.4% of smartphones allow multiple user profiles.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 &? vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & ? vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No phase-detection autofocus (PDAF)
    This smartphone does not have phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), the average smartphone does. 97.6% of smartphones use PDAF.
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No manual focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • No manual white balance
    This smartphone does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average smartphone does. 98.5% of smartphones include white balance controls.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 1 fewer external displays supported
    This smartphone supports fewer external displays than the average smartphone (0 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    0 vs 1
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 34.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (260 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    260 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 31.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    450 nits vs 660 nits
  • 550 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    450 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1640 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1640 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No ultra power-saving mode
    This smartphone does not have an ultra power-saving mode, the average smartphone does. 93.8% of smartphones include ultra power-saving.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 7.5 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (171.1 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    171.1 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 7.3% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (210.5 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    210.5 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.7 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Great value for money and competitive price point.
  • Good overall phone quality and solid build.
  • Fast 5G connectivity.
  • Large 6.88-inch IPS display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Long-lasting 5000mAh battery life, sufficient for a full day's use.
  • Fast and responsive performance for everyday use and multitasking.
  • Takes sharp, clear photos, with some users satisfied with the camera quality.
  • Runs on the latest Android 15 with Doke OS 4.2.
  • Easy to use and simple to set up.
  • Includes useful accessories in the box like a protective case and screen protector.
  • Ample storage (128GB ROM) expandable up to 2TB.
  • Features NFC for convenient payments.
  • Good customer service experiences reported by some users.

What we don't like about Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Potential for instability, freezing, and spontaneous reboots, particularly with built-in apps.
  • Relatively slow 18W charging speed; takes a long time to fully charge.
  • Display is only HD+ resolution (720x1640 pixels), which some reviewers find unimpressive.
  • Camera underperforms in low-light conditions; selfies can be dark.
  • Can heat up during intense use like gaming.
  • Mediocre Bluetooth handling and file system operations were noted by one user.
  • Display may become loose over time.
  • Has a mono speaker setup instead of stereo.

Verdict

The Blackview Shark 6 5G (8GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly smartphone released in late 2025 that features a large 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T8100 5G processor and runs on Android 15 with DokeOS 4.2, offering modern AI-driven photography and productivity tools. Key specifications include a 16MP primary rear camera, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a substantial 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Its main strengths are the fluid high-refresh display, expandable storage up to 2TB via microSD, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively low HD+ screen resolution for its size, basic camera performance in low-light conditions, and a lack of water resistance.

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