Blackview Link 8 12.7" Link 8 Cloudy Purple 2025
A crisp 12.7-inch 2K+ 90Hz display, a 6nm Helio G100 chip, and up to 18GB of RAM provide fluid multitasking, while the included keyboard, stylus, and case turn this tablet into a capable 2-in-1. Four Smart-PA speakers and Widevine L1 support deliver a cinematic audio-visual experience for streaming, and the 8400mAh battery sustains all-day study or work sessions. It’s best for students and digital note-takers seeking an affordable, large-screen device for handwriting, document editing, and entertainment.
About This Tablet
A crisp 12.7-inch 2K+ 90Hz display, a 6nm Helio G100 chip, and up to 18GB of RAM provide fluid multitasking, while the included keyboard, stylus, and case turn this tablet into a capable 2-in-1. Four Smart-PA speakers and Widevine L1 support deliver a cinematic audio-visual experience for streaming, and the 8400mAh battery sustains all-day study or work sessions. It’s best for students and digital note-takers seeking an affordable, large-screen device for handwriting, document editing, and entertainment.
- CPU 2.2 GHz
- RAM 6 GB
- Storage 256 GB
- Screen 12.7"
- OS Android 15
- Stylus
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong gpu (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong battery (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.2 GHz |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Display
| Size | 12.7" |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.5 lbs |
| OS | Android 15 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackview Link 8 12.7" Link 8 | Apple iPad Air M3 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro | Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra SM-X920NZAAXAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.2 GHz | Apple M3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) | 3000 MHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Mediatek MT6989 |
| RAM (GB) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 128 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.7" | 13" 2732x2048 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13" 2880x1920 | 14.6" 2960x1848 |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 14 HyperOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 37 | - | - | 47 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackview Link 8 12.7" Link 8 | 92.2 | 90.7 | 51.9 | 42 | 83.3 | 75.5 | 73.7 | 88.1 | 53.7 | 62.3 |
| Apple iPad Air M3 Compare | 73.5 | 73.1 | 77.5 | 92.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 83.5 | 94.9 | 96.5 | 97.8 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro Compare | 83.3 | 82.2 | 77.5 | 91.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 64.9 | 53.3 | 96.5 | 97.8 |
| Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Compare | 97.3 | 96.3 | 81.2 | 98.6 | 86.2 | 65.7 | 89.5 | 76.8 | 78.8 | 86.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 74.4 | 93 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 99 | 84.2 | 93 | 76.8 | 93.8 | 37.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra SM-X920NZAAXAR Compare | 55.8 | 56.9 | 81.2 | 97.4 | 92.7 | 95.3 | 83.5 | 0 | 78.8 | 97.8 |
Usage Scores
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