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It punches above its price point in terms of hardware.
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Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also ventured into the tablet market, offering devices that strike an impressive balance between performance and affordability.
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The updated Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi (2025 version) is an 11-inch tablet that's a prime example, delivering solid features at a budget-friendly price.
This screen is Widevine L1 certified, enabling high-definition streaming from platforms like Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime. While it's not the most advanced display on the market, it offers vivid colors, bright whites, and deep blacks, making it more than adequate for everyday use.
The tablet also measures 9.5mm, which feels super thin but is just an illusion because my iPad is half as thick again.
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Under the hood, the tablet comes with 4GB of RAM (expandable up to to 8GB), and 128GB of internal storage. It also includes a TF (microSD) slot that supports up to 1TB of additional storage, making it highly versatile for users with large media libraries. The cameras are respectable for a budget device, with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.
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