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Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:Unisoc Tiger T616

Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB)
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

35%

6.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.6

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 55% of tablets
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 57%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

22%

7.2

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

6.8

Camera

14%

6.3

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

7.3

Audio

▲Better than 60%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
✕
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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▼ Worse than 61% of models

6.6

Mark 7.6 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%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 3 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.
▼Worse than 61%
?

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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • blackview-oscal-pad-18-8gb-256gb-4g
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
8GB + 256GB12GB + 256GB

What reviewers say about the Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB)

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Reviewers enjoy the speakers, but performance feels sluggish and the stylus leaves most of them unimpressed.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components:

22%

7.2

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

6.8

Camera

14%

6.3

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

7.3

Audio

6.6
Reviews score
6.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.7
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
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
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
450 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 450 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 60.6% of tablets.
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T616
This tablet runs on Unisoc Tiger T616, which is less advanced than 62.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
207 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 207 ppi, which is lower than 58.8% of tablets and equal to 1.9% 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
2 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 96.3% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
8,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,800 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 80.8% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
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
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
490 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 490 g, which is lighter than 49.3% of tablets and equal to 2.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
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
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 8 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    13 MP vs 5 MP
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 33.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc Tiger T616 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc Tiger T616 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-G57 MP1 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-G57 MP1 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • 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
  • 0.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 8 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    13 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 33.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% 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.
  • 0.6 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7.4 mm vs 8 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 41 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (360 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    360 nits vs 401 nits
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 5.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.6 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%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 3 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.
    6.6 vs 7.0
  • 38.3% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (450 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    450 points vs 729 points
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 41 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (360 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    360 nits vs 401 nits
  • 40 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (360 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    360 nits vs 400 nits
  • 6.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 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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    ▼
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    Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G
    the average tablet
    Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 56.8 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (256.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    256.8 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tablet-News.com
≈ estimated
24/12/2023
Hands-on review · battery, speakers, stylus and multitasking tests
Verdict
Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G suits media, notes, browsing and light office work, with a stylus that needs patience.
7.0
Kit Betts-Masters
≈ estimated
28/01/2024
Hands-on review · performance, screen and build tests
Verdict
Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G is perfectly acceptable for the money, with clear limits in gaming, media production and pen input.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
es.root-nation.com
≈ estimated
15/03/2024
Hands-on test · Entertainment tablet comparison
Verdict
The Oscal Pad 18 is a larger, longer-lasting sibling of the Pad 16, with good sound and cameras, but it is not built for demanding games.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent value for money, often priced under £200/€200
  • Large, vibrant 11-inch Full HD IPS display with Widevine L1 support for HD streaming
  • Generous memory and storage options, including up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
  • Strong audio performance via quad speakers that provide loud and clear sound
  • Long-lasting 8800mAh battery suitable for extended video playback or light multitasking
  • Includes useful accessories like a protective case and a basic stylus in the box
  • Versatile connectivity featuring both 4G LTE support and a 3.5mm headphone jack

What customers don't like about Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Reported software reliability issues, including occasional black screens or boot loops
  • Inconsistent WiFi connectivity, with some users reporting frequent drops
  • The included stylus is basic and lacks pressure sensitivity compared to active pens
  • Moderate performance that may struggle with high-end gaming or very heavy multitasking
  • Automated brightness sensor sometimes results in a screen that is too dim

Verdict

The Blackview Oscal Pad 18 4G is a budget-friendly 11-inch tablet featuring a 1920 x 1200 FHD+ IPS display, 8GB of physical RAM (expandable to 16GB via virtual expansion), and 256GB of internal storage that can be further increased up to 1TB with a TF card. Powered by an octa-core Unisoc T616 chipset and a massive 8800mAh battery with 18W fast charging, it excels at media consumption thanks to its quad-box speakers and Widevine L1 support for 1080P streaming on platforms like Amazon Prime and Disney+. Its main pros include a slim 7.4mm profile, 4G LTE dual-SIM connectivity, and a versatile 'PC Mode' for productivity, though it suffers from some cons such as the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a missing fingerprint scanner, and relatively slow 18W charging for its large battery capacity.

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