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Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:MediaTek Helio G85

Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 14 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB)
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

▲Better than 56% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 73%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

8.5

Camera

14%

3.3

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.0

Audio

▼Worse than 53%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 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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▲ Better than 52% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 7 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.
▲Better than 52%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 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 (3)
List score: in 3 of 139 lists (2%)
★Better than 95%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB)

Based on 7 · 7

Reviewers praise the sturdy build and performance, but the screen, camera, software and streaming draw frequent complaints.
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What owners say about the Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB)

Based on 52 owners sharing their experience in online comments

37%positive11%mixed52%negative

Owners praise smooth gaming and battery life, while unexpected shutdowns and sluggish performance undermine the experience.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the tablet randomly shuts off or locks the screen during videos, sometimes reboots, and may need the password again every minute.7
  • Owners report choppy scrolling and page transitions, browser lag, and freezing, with Bluetooth audio lagging behind during games.4
  • Owners find it weak for games, with 60 fps out of reach and one reporting it runs at 30 fps rather than 40.3
  • With the cover fully open, its magnet turns the screen off; one owner removed the original cover because they could not stop it.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

8.5

Camera

14%

3.3

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.0

Audio

6.0
Reviews score
7.9
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 6 GB of RAM, which is more than 65% of tablets and equal to 7.1% 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
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 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
424 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 424 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 64.6% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G85
This tablet runs on MediaTek Helio G85, which is less advanced than 54.7% 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
224 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% 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
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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
7,280 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,280 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 62.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
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
?
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
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
450 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 450 g, which is lighter than 66.1% of tablets and equal to 1.8% 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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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
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Helio G85 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 52% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 7 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.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Helio G85 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 53.8% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (1,000 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 10.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,280 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,280 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.
  • 8.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • 42.4 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (157.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    157.6 mm vs 200 mm
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 101 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 20.0% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.5
  • 30.1% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,322 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,322 points vs 1,891 points
  • 41.8% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (424 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    424 points vs 729 points
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 101 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 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
    1.9/ 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 Tab 13 4G
    the average tablet
    Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Cool Products
≈ estimated
14/03/2023
Hands-on review · speed, gaming, camera and sound tests
Verdict
Blackview Tab 13 4G is impressive for its price, with fast performance, though its camera results are weaker.
9.0
TechBear Bro
≈ estimated
24/09/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks, throttling, gaming, camera tests
Verdict
Blackview Tab 13 4G is a good budget pick for buyers who can't stretch to pricier tablets, with only minor drawbacks.
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Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
androidcentral.com
✓ explicit
02/10/2022
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 is a stylish, lightweight tablet with long battery life, but its dim screen and slow charging hold it back.
8.1
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 is a solid metal tablet with generous storage and 4G calling, but a preinstalled app keeps nagging you and its security updates are out of date.
8.1
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 is a 10-inch tablet with generous accessories and 4G, but a preinstalled app nags constantly and photos get grainy in dim light.
7.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
23/11/2022
Review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 is a well-built, comfortable everyday tablet, but without Widevine L1, Netflix and similar services stream only in SD.
8.0
sotactile.fr
≈ estimated
02/12/2022
Hands-on test · 4G tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 is a good-looking multimedia tablet with dual SIM and 4G, but its screen struggles in direct sunlight and it is too weak for demanding games.
8.0
ceotech.it
≈ estimated
22/08/2022
Hands-on review · PC Mode tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 suits work and entertainment thanks to its PC Mode and loud speakers, with a battery that lasts a couple of days at moderate use.
8.1
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
28/02/2023
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Blackview Tab 13 is a sturdy metal tablet with generous accessories, but a preinstalled app nags constantly and it lacks HD streaming.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent value for money and affordable price point
  • High-quality 10.1-inch FHD+ display ideal for streaming and binge-watching
  • Strong 7,280mAh battery life that can last more than a full day of moderate use
  • Loud and clear dual Smart-PA BOX speakers providing a good audio experience
  • RAM expansion support (6GB physical + up to 4GB virtual) for better multitasking
  • Includes essential accessories like a protective case and screen protector in the box
  • Reliable and durable build quality with a sleek all-metal chassis

What customers don't like about Blackview Tab 13 4G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Slow charging speed, taking several hours to reach full capacity with the included 10W charger
  • Poor screen brightness under direct sunlight, making outdoor visibility difficult
  • Fickle performance with occasional delays when opening apps or switching screens
  • Limited software support, with no planned updates beyond Android 12
  • Camera performance is poor in low-light situations, resulting in grainy images
  • Lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Inconsistent Wi-Fi connectivity reported by some users, especially at a distance from the router

Verdict

The Blackview Tab 13 is a 10.1-inch 4G tablet featuring an FHD+ IPS display with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, a MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM (expandable to 10GB via virtual expansion), and 128GB of internal storage. It runs Doke OS_P 3.0 based on Android 12 and is powered by a 7280mAh battery supporting 4G LTE and SIMO internet for SIM-less connectivity. Main pros include its sleek 7.7mm metal design, a productivity-focused 'PC Mode' for multi-window multitasking, and punchy dual Smart PA speakers. However, notable cons include slow 10W-18W charging speeds, limited screen brightness under direct sunlight, a mediocre 13MP rear camera, and the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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