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Blackview Active 5 review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:?Internal storage:128 GBScreen size:8.68 inchesChipset:?

Blackview Active 5 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Blackview Active 5
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.2

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 62% of tablets
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 80%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

7.8

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

7.2

Battery

12%

7.5

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Software

5%

8.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–²Better than 73%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.2

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

5.8

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 56%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Blackview Active 5

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

7.8

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

7.2

Battery

12%

7.5

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Software

5%

8.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

7.2
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.0
RAM capacity
?
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
1340×800
This tablet has a 1340×800 screen, which is less sharp than 64.3% of tablets and equal to 1.3% of tablets.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 90 Hz screen, which is smoother than 73.5% of tablets and equal to 6.7% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
180 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 180 ppi, which is lower than 74.5% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
6,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,600 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 49.9% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
?
Battery life
?
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
IP68/IP69K
This tablet's IP rating is IP68/IP69K, which is more protected than 98.3% of tablets and the same as 1.7% of tablets.
Weight
?
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
?
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Blackview Active 5 vs the average tablet

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  • 50% faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated).
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 5.5% better value for money
    Blackview Active 5 has better value for money than the average tablet (7.96 vs 7.6).
    7.96 vs 7.55
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • 50% faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated).
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 18.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (180 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    180 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 1.42 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.68 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Blackview Active 5
    the average tablet
    Blackview Active 5 does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1340×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,340×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 18.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (180 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    180 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 1.42 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.68 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1340×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,340×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Blackview Active 5
    the average tablet
    Blackview Active 5 does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
HamTech - M0FXB Ham Radio Scanner - DroneTech
≈ estimated
07/03/2026
Hands-on review · ham radio apps, speaker and GPS tests
Verdict
Blackview Active 5 has a fine speaker for everyday use, but several ham radio features failed in testing.
Not graded
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blackview Active 5

  • A 6600 mAh battery keeps it going through a long working day.
  • IP68 and IP69K ratings handle dust, rain and high-pressure washing.
  • The 90 Hz screen makes scrolling and touch feel smooth.
  • A stylus comes in the box for notes and quick sketches.
  • Split-screen mode lets two apps share the screen.
  • App tracking protection helps limit what apps can follow you.

What customers don't like about Blackview Active 5

  • At 180 ppi, text looks soft on the 8.68-inch screen.
  • Updates come for only a short time.
  • Panorama mode is missing.
  • Multi-user mode is missing, so several people cannot share it with separate accounts.
  • The small 8.68-inch screen is less comfortable for films.

Verdict

A 6600 mAh battery and a body rated IP68 and IP69K make the Blackview Active 5 a tablet for people who work outside. The 8.68-inch screen is small, and at 180 ppi text looks soft up close. The 90 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth, and a stylus comes in the box, so notes and quick sketches are easy. Split-screen mode lets you run two apps side by side. The trade-off is software: updates will come for a short time, so you may need a new tablet sooner than you would like. Panorama mode and multi-user mode are missing too, so one tablet cannot be set up for several people. It suits a tradesperson, a hiker or a field worker who needs a rugged tablet for notes, photos and maps.

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