The Blackview A100 comes in as a more premium sibling to the Blackview A90. As a more premium sibling, it packs in a more capable package that sets it on a higher pedestal. It offers more RAM, more storage, a more appreciable design, and lots more. Taking a sum of all its offering, sort of shows the A100 may just be the long-awaited game-changer in the A-series.
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Blackview A100 Key Specs & Features
- 6.67-inch, IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 395 PPI
- Android 11.0 – Doke UI
- 6GB RAM
- MediaTek MT6771T Processor
- 128GB Built-in Storage
- 12MP + 8MP + Secondary Rear Camera
- 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear-Mounted)
- Non-Removable 4680mah Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
Having a look at the Blackview A100 chassis design and then comparing it to what was offered on the A90, indicates a very substantial variation.
In my opinion, Blackview did a good job in offering a more refined design, that passes for a more modern design. What we have here is a design that doesn’t scream low-budget. Which of course is a good thing.
Taking a look at the rear reveals a near subtle setup, with its main feature being a square camera module with three cameras and an LED flash. Also on the rear is the Black view branding indicating it’s a Blackview smartphone and also a text that reads “Only the brave”. This text reminds me of the “Dare to leap” text on Realme phones.
Moving up front, we find a 6.67 IPS LCD, with a hole punch camera in the top-middle position, as opposed to having a drop notch as seen on the A80. The highlights of this display include a resolution of 1080 x 2400, a density of approximately 395 PPI, and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
Enthusiasts in the market to purchase this device will have three colour options and include Gray, Green, Blue, and Pink.
The Cameras
On the camera side of the Blackview A100, we have a set of capable cameras, that groups as a triple setup on the rear and a single camera setup upfront.
The rear setup comprises a 12MP primary with a Sony IMX362 sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a depth camera, while upfront, we have a single 8MP selfie camera hosted in the punch hole on the display.
Hardware and Software
As mentioned in the introductory paragraph, the Blackview A100 may just be the game changer we may have been expecting. This is majorly facilitated by the kind of hardware it possesses.
Onboard this Android smartphone, is the combination that is above the low-end system we have seen on offerings in the Black View A series in the past.
Rocking this smartphone is an Octa-core Mediatek MT6771T processor A.K. The Helio P70. We also have 6GB of RAM, a 128GB built-in storage, a non-removable 4680mAh battery, and also 18W fast charging.
On the software side, we have the Dove OS 2.0 user interface running on the Android 11 operating system.
Connectivity
The Blackview A100 features a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Port, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth and NFC.
Internet connectivity is capped at 4G LTE. This means streaming, downloads and uploads are capped at 4G speeds.
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BlackView A100 Price and Availability
Blackview A100 price starts around $155 at leading online stores. The A100 costs around 99,000 Naira, 23,000 Ksh in Kenya, and 889 GHC in Ghana.
The Blackview A100 is currently available for sale and can be purchased from leading online retail shops like Aliexpress and BlackView official store.
Blackview A100 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Blackview A100:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11; Dove UI 2.0
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek MT6771T (4 x A73 2.1G + 4 x A53 2.0G)
- GPU: ARM Mali-G72-MP4 (800MHz)
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Gray, Green, Blue, Pink
- Dimension: 166.3 x 77.6 x 8.8MM
- Weight: 195g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, 395 PPI, 20:9 Screen-to-ratio
- Screen Protection: –
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12MP (Primary) Sony IMX362 + 8MP (Wide Angle) + Depth Camera
- Rear Camera Features: –
- Front Camera: 8MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes (Up to 128GB)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: B2(1900), B3(1800), B5(850), B8(900)
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: B1/B8
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20 TDD:B40
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: –
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Version 4.2
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Type-C
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: –
- Push Emails: –
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side-Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable 4680 mAh Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 18W Capacity
