Blackview Tab90WiFi review
Suits someone wanting a large, low-cost second screen for casual video and reading at home, provided they do not mind soft text or slow charging. Anyone who values responsiveness, a sharp display, or gaming should spend a little more or go used elsewhere.
This review is based on Blackview’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Blackview Tab90WiFi, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
A large 10.92-inch tablet built for reading and streaming, not speed or image sharpness. At €100, it delivers decent battery life and a roomy screen, but the 138 ppi display is soft, the Unisoc T606 struggles with anything demanding, and 10W charging crawls.
Design & build
At 540g and 9.5mm thick, the Tab90 is light and trim for a 10.92-inch tablet. The Mohs level 7 glass handles scratches well enough in daily use, though it is not sapphire. There is no cellular radio, so you are tethered to Wi-Fi and the tablet's weight does not come with the trade-off of LTE or 5G overhead. For casual use at home, the profile suits the price and purpose, though the build materials are neither sturdy nor premium—plastic chassis is expected at this tier.
Display
The 800×1280 IPS LCD is the Tab90's clearest weakness. At 138 ppi on a 10.92-inch screen, text and UI elements look soft and lack crispness. Compared to the roughly 200 ppi you now get on budget tablets, this feels like a step back. Fine print, spreadsheets, and detailed graphics all suffer. Colours are flat and inky blacks are not on the menu; IPS always trades contrast for viewing angles, and here that trade is visible. Streaming video and casual web use mask the fuzziness, but anyone doing text-heavy work or reading ebooks will feel the compromise within hours.
Performance
The Unisoc T606 is an entry-level mobile chip. It handles video playback, web browsing, and light productivity without stutter, but push it and the shortcomings surface fast. Gaming lags. Heavy apps reload. The 4GB RAM, paired with the middling CPU, means jumping between Chrome tabs, messaging apps, and email risks constant background refreshes. For a tablet meant to sit at home and be a second screen, this is adequate; for anyone expecting a responsive device that feels snappy, the T606 will disappoint. UFS 2.1 storage is dated and sluggish compared to the UFS 3.1 now common in devices this price, so file transfers and app installs are noticeably slower.
Software
Android 14 with DokeOS_P 4.0 runs without obvious bloat. Blackview's overlay is light, and the tablet received the 2024 OS update at launch. Long-term support is unclear; budget Blackview devices are not known for multi-year patch commitments. For the intended audience—casual streaming and browsing—this is fine, but do not expect years of timely security updates.
Camera
A 13MP main camera and 8MP selfie camera are adequate for snapshots and video calls, nothing more. Photos in daylight are flat and soft; low light is noisy. The LED flash helps marginally. No ultrawide, no zoom, no computational photography tricks. Video maxes out at 1080p@30fps. For a tablet, the camera is secondary anyway, but the lack of any standout capability means you are better off reaching for a phone if image quality matters.
Battery & charging
The 8200 mAh battery gives a full day of light use. Expect around 10 to 12 hours of screen-on time for web browsing and streaming before you need a plug. Push the tablet harder—gaming, HD video, or heavy multitasking—and it drops to 7 or 8 hours. The real problem is charging. At 10W, a full discharge takes 2.5 to 3 hours to restore. By modern standards, even budget tablets are hitting 20W or 30W now, so this feels slow and outdated. For a device meant to live on a desk or bedside table, trickle-charging overnight works; for anyone mobile or impatient, it is a drag.
Value & verdict
At €100, this is a low-rent tablet for a specific buyer: someone who wants a big screen for reading, video, and browsing, who sits at home or in one place most of the time, and who is willing to accept soft text, sluggish performance, and slow charging. The Tab90 is not aspirational; it is not trying to be a productivity machine or a gaming device. It simply occupies a category of cheap, large-screen devices that still have a use case. Compared to a used iPad or a competitor like the Lenovo Tab M10, the Blackview is less polished and slower, but it offers dedicated microSD expansion and keeps the price genuinely low. Buy this if screen size and battery life matter more to you than crispness or speed; skip it if you stream games, edit content, or read small text often.
Verdict
Suits someone wanting a large, low-cost second screen for casual video and reading at home, provided they do not mind soft text or slow charging. Anyone who values responsiveness, a sharp display, or gaming should spend a little more or go used elsewhere.
- 10.92-inch screen gives real estate for reading, video, and web browsing without feeling cramped
- 8200 mAh battery sustains a full day of light use—around 10 to 12 hours screen-on for browsing and streaming
- microSDXC card slot lets you expand storage beyond the 128GB base without losing it to forced upgrades
- Stereo speakers and 3.5mm headphone jack preserve audio flexibility many budget tablets now omit
- 138 ppi display makes text and UI elements noticeably soft; reading fine print or working with small fonts feels strained
- 10W charging takes 2.5 to 3 hours to fill the battery—slow enough to disrupt any workflow beyond occasional top-ups
- Unisoc T606 with 4GB RAM chokes on games, heavy apps, and heavy multitasking; apps will reload in the background
Blackview Tab90WiFi Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2024, June |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.92 inches, 345.8 cm2 (~79.9% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~138 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Main camera | 13 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 8200 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Software | Android 14, DokeOS_P 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 256.9 x 168.5 x 9.5 mm (10.11 x 6.63 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 540 g (1.19 lb) |
| Network | No cellular connectivity |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Blackview Tab90WiFi FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Tab90WiFi support 5G?
No. The Tab90WiFi tops out at No cellular connectivity, without 5G.
What chipset does the Tab90WiFi use?
The Tab90WiFi runs on the Unisoc T606 (12 nm).
What display does the Tab90WiFi have?
A 10.92 inches, 345.8 cm2 (~79.9% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~138 ppi density).
How big is the Tab90WiFi battery?
The Tab90WiFi has a 8200 mAh battery. Charging is rated at 10W wired.
Does the Tab90WiFi have NFC?
No, the Tab90WiFi does not list NFC support.
Does the Tab90WiFi support a microSD card?
Yes, the Tab90WiFi supports expandable storage (microSDXC (dedicated slot)).
Does the Tab90WiFi have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Tab90WiFi has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Alternatives to consider
If the Tab90WiFi isn’t quite right, these are the closest calls.
Tab9WiFi
Wave 9C
Zeno 1
Fort 100
Galaxy M06 5G
