Blackview Active 8 Pro

System: Android
Screen: 10.36" IPS LCD
Chip: MediaTek Helio G99
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Battery: 22,000 mAh
Pen: In the box
Cellular: 4G LTE option
Weight: 976 g

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Blackview Active 8 Pro at a glance

Screen

Mid-size screen

The all-round size: light enough to carry, big enough for split screen.
Performance

Mid-range chip

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.
Memory

Plenty of RAM

Apps stay open in the background without reloading. A microSD slot adds cheap storage.
Pen & keyboard

Pen in the box

Notes and sketches from day one, no extra purchase.
Connectivity

4G LTE option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Rugged and waterproof

Sealed against dust and water and built to survive drops on site.

Blackview Active 8 Pro full specifications

Overview

Brand	Blackview
Model	Active 8 Pro
Series	Active Series
Colours	Black, Orange

Software

Runs Android with apps from Google Play.

Operating system	Android
Desktop mode	PC Mode

Performance

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.

Chip	MediaTek Helio G99
Process	6 nm
CPU cores	8
CPU layout	2A76@2.2GHz; 6A55@2.0 GHz
Max CPU speed	2.2 GHz
Graphics	ARM G57 MC2

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

Storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

RAM	8 GB
RAM options	8 GB
RAM type	UMCP
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB
Storage type	UMCP
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	1.024 TB

Display

A mid-size screen.

Screen size	10.36 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Resolution	2000 x 1200
Pixel density	225 ppi
Aspect ratio	5:3
Brightness (typical)	400 nits
Eye-comfort certificates	TÜV SÜD Low Blue Light Certified

Pen & keyboard

The pen comes in the box.

Pen	In the box

Battery & charging

Battery details are below.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity	22,000 mAh
Video playback (maker claim)	24 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	35 h
Max charging	33 W
Charges other devices	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	48 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	2K
Front camera	16 MP
Headphone jack	Yes

Connectivity

Also sold in a 4G LTE version for data on the go.

Cellular	4G LTE option
SIM	nano-SIM
Phone calls	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	All models
Ports	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, TF card slot, nano-SIM slot
NFC	Yes

Size & build

Built to take water, dust and knocks.

Weight	976 g
Thickness	16.8 mm
Height	256.3 mm
Width	165.8 mm
Dust & water rating	IP68 & IP69K
MIL-STD-810 tested	Yes
Drop tested from	1 m
Unlock	Face Unlock
Sensors	Proximity, Light, G-sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetic, Compass

In the box & kids

In the box	Power Adaptor, USB Cable, User Manual, Stylus Pen

Specs compiled from Blackview's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.