Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
The 12.7-inch 90Hz IPS display with 2176x1600 resolution and MediaTek Helio G100 chip ensure smooth video playback, aided by 36GB of RAM for light multitasking. Android 15 and the keyboard connector add laptop-like flexibility, though its 34/100 productivity score limits desktop-class work. This tablet best serves entertainment-focused users and students who prioritize a large, fluid screen for streaming and browsing.
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM 36 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.7"
OS Android 15
50 Overall Score
Price CA$489
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 36 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Display
| Size | 12.7" |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.3 lbs |
| OS | Android 15 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 62779 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V |
| RAM (GB) | 36 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 2000 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Screen | 12.7" | 13" 2752x2064 | 11" 2560x1600 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13" 2880x1920 |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS | Android 16 | Android 14 | HyperOS 2 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | - | - | - | 47 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 | 58.8 | 60 | 98.5 | 62.6 | 32.2 | 29.7 | 74.6 | 88.3 | 30.5 | 59 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 96.6 | 97.4 | 87.6 | 99.9 | 98.5 | 97.1 | 99.6 | 94.6 | 99.3 | 99.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 97.8 | 96.6 | 81.1 | 93.3 | 85 | 98.4 | 89.4 | 92 | 66.7 | 92.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 72.5 | 69.9 | 93 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 97.1 | 83.7 | 94.6 | 93.7 | 89.4 |
| Xiaomi Pad 62779 Compare | 97.8 | 96.6 | 81.1 | 98.9 | 87.3 | 68.6 | 89.4 | 77.8 | 79.6 | 85.4 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 73.6 | 92.7 | 93 | 94.7 | 99.1 | 85.9 | 92.7 | 0 | 93.7 | 49.8 |
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