Blackview announced the A8 budget smartphone a couple of weeks back. In fact, the phone was showcased at MWC 2016 in Barcelona, Spain where we got to play around with the device for some time. We were kind of impressed with the device, mainly because of its design and the price at which it was going for sale. The Blackview A8 is priced at just $49.99, which makes it a very good deal for anyone looking for a super cheap smartphone.

All this time, we were unsure about the phone’s release date. However, the company has confirmed today that the Blackview A8 smartphone will release on April 8. The phone will be available for purchase via multiple retailers including Aliexpress, where it will be sold at the amazing price of $49.99.

To recap, the phone comes with the quad-core MT6580A processor clocked at 1.3GHz and 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable internal storage. There will be a 5-inch 720p display on board along with support for 3G, dual SIM dual standby and Android 5.1 Lollipop version. At the back, there will be a 8MP camera while up front, a 2MP shooter. The phone comes with a 2000mAh battery to power all these specs.

The entire Blackview A8 specs are given below:

• MT6580A Quad-core 1.3GHZ
•    1GB+8GB (TF 32GB)
•    Android 5.1
• Metal Frame Architecture
•    5.0-inch HDips 720*1280
•    2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
•    3G: WCDMA 900 / 2100
•    2000mAh Battery
•    Dual SIM card, dual standby, one talk
•    Pearl White
•    Champagne Gold
•    Violet Black

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This year, there were a few Chinese companies at MWC 2016 held in Barcelona, Spain. We were present at the event and managed to get our hands on the latest budget smartphone from the Chinese company Blackview, namely the Blackview A8. The phone redefines budget smartphone since it costs just $56 (at MWC we were told that the price would be around $43, so we better wait for the final price quoted by retailers) and features pretty decent specs for its price. Now, here are a few more details about the device.

First of all, the Blackview A8 will go on sale soon. The company informs us that the first batch of A8 smartphones will start shipping by March 25, which is just a couple of weeks away. Looks wise, the phone feels well built and the company seems to have done a good job with the design.

As for the specs, the Blackview A8 features a quad-core MT6580A chipset clocked at 1.3GHz. In case you have been following the Chinese chip market, this isn’t the latest or the greatest chip in the budget segment, but its still pretty decent. Further, you get 1GB of RAM on board along with 8GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD.

There is a compact 5-inch IPS 720p display up front. The phone comes with 8MP cameras on both the back as well as front with LED flash. It supports dual SIM dual standby and sports a 2000mAh battery. Given its low-cost pricing, this is just a 3G smartphone. But the company seems to be working on a 4G version at a slightly higher price tag. As for software, the Blackview A8 runs on Android 5.1 out of the box. Color options include pearl white, champagne gold and violet black. Shipping starts by the end of the month.

Meanwhile, you can check out our hands-on with the Blackview A8 from here.

You can also check out the other Blackview smartphones on sale from below

Blackview Ultra Plus

Blackview BV2000S

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This year at MWC 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, there were a number of local Chinese manufacturers including Blackview. The company is known for its low cost budget smartphones and it did showcase one such device at the event, namely the Blackview A8. The company has kept the price of the device ultra-cheap, costing just $44. At this price, you get pretty decent specs.

The Blackview A8 comes with a 5-inch HD display which is pretty usual for its price. The phone is well built, featuring a silver colored metal chassis at the back, with a metal frame that goes around the body. Interestingly, for an additional $1, you can get a version which features jewels in the frame, that is, if you are into that kind of design.

As for the specs, the Blackview A8 is powered by the quad-core MT6580 chipset with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Not at all bad for $43. Further, you get 8MP cameras on the back as well as front, which is pretty good as well. Other specs include LED flash on both front as well as the back, dual SIM card support, MicroSD expansion, 3G and 2000mAh removable battery.

These specs are decent for its price and it looks like Blackview has done a good job with its A8 budget smartphone.

What do you think?

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