Blackview Link 5

Name: Blackview Link 5
Brand: Blackview

Display11.0" · 800×1280

ChipsetAllwinner A537

Main camera8MP

Battery8300 mAh

5.3GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

No cellular connectivity

2G bands

N/A

3G bands

N/A

4G bands

N/A

Speed

N/A

Launch

Announced

2026, November

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

257 x 168.6 x 8.4 mm (10.12 x 6.64 x 0.33 in)

Weight

567 g (1.25 lb)

SIM

Durability

Stylus support

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 350 nits

Size

11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~137 ppi density)

Platform

Android 17

Chipset

Allwinner A537

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-G57

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", AF

Features

HDR

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.4

Positioning

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Battery

Type

8300 mAh

Misc

Colors

Space Grey, Ocean Blue, Sunset Orange

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display52

Performance50

Camera48

Battery64

Value53

GoSolo Verdict

The Link 5 is a Wi-Fi-only tablet that competes on price and battery life rather than speed or screen sharpness—fine for reading and light media, but the low-res display and dated processor feel stretched thin for its 11-inch size. It suits budget-conscious buyers who have reliable Wi-Fi at home and don't mind older Android performance, but almost anyone else should spend the extra for a device that doesn't feel like it's already behind.

Strengths · 3

8300 mAh battery should deliver 10–12 hours of light use on Wi-Fi, a real advantage for casual reading and video consumption
Stylus support and light weight (567g) suit note-taking or sketching on a budget
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 are current for a budget device

Trade-offs · 3

137 ppi display is jarringly low-res for an 11-inch screen in 2026; text is visibly pixelated and rivals offer 1920×1200 at similar prices
Allwinner A537 and eMMC 5.1 storage are dated, making everyday tasks slow and the tablet feel older than it is
No cellular, GPS, or positioning of any kind; this is Wi-Fi only and cannot leave the home