Blackview A96

Blackview Sep 1, 2023

Overview

The Blackview A96 is a 2023 smartphone from Blackview. It features a 6.5" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (405 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) (6 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The camera system features a 48MP Standard main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4380 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 18W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 13. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Obsidian Black, Provence Purple.

Basic Information

Blackview A96
BrandBlackview
ModelBlackview A96
Launch DateFriday, September 1, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions161.8 × 74.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight193.9 g
Volume103.25 cm³
Available Colors
  • Obsidian Black
  • Provence Purple

Blackview A96 was released on Friday, September 1, 2023. The phone measures 161.8 × 74.2 × 8.6 mm with a volume of 103.25 cm³ and weighs 193.9g. It features a 6.5" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (405 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Obsidian Black, Provence Purple.

Display

Size6.5"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density405 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

The Blackview A96 features a 6.5" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (405 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, ltps (low temperature polysilicon silicon), frameless.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Blackview A96 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4380 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging18W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Blackview A96 is equipped with a 4380 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 18W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 6 nm
  • max freq: 2.2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUMali-G57 MC2
RAM & Storage8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS Storage 2.2
Blackview A96 Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score423,393 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
Audio Features
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4380 mAh

The Blackview A96 is equipped with MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) built on 6 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Mali-G57 MC2. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 256GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 423,393 points. Audio capabilities include Stereo Speakers. The Blackview A96 features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4380 mAh battery. The Blackview A96 is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Blackview A96 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Blackview A96 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). For cellular connectivity, the Blackview A96 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Blackview A96 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Blackview A96 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Blackview A96 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1440p
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Blackview A96 features a 3-camera setup with a 48MP Standard main sensor (f/1.6) of 1/2" size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Blackview A96 also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Blackview A96 uses a 16MP front camera featuring 1/3" sensor size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The Blackview A96's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Autofocus.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 48 MP
Aperture: f/1.6
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KGM2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Sensor Model: Hynix HI-1634
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3"

Additional Features

Flash:
  • Quad LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • No, 30 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version13
Max OS Version

The Blackview A96 runs on Android 13. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 228.08
USD 247.15 		256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 213.40
USD 277.63 		256 GB 12 GB
AliExpress USD 146.43
USD 146.43 		256 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 228.08
USD 247.15 		256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 213.40
USD 277.63 		256 GB 12 GB
AliExpress USD 146.43
USD 146.43 		256 GB 12 GB