Credit must be given to the designers for their attention to detail, evident in the original color schemes of the rear panels, the presence of a dual camera setup, the inclusion of a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the relatively narrow display bezels; overall it's a sharp looking device.

In the box, users will find the following:

• 1 Blackview Shark 8
• 1 Cover
• 1 Screen protector
• 1 Type-C cable
• 1 power adapter (EU)
• 1 User manual

Notably, this smartphone incorporates two primary cameras, although the spec sheet only highlights one – a formidable 64-megapixel camera (64 MP Samsung ISOCELL).  It may be tempting to dismiss the additional sensor as mere aesthetics, a common practice among manufacturers who often tout inconsequential features like microscopic bokeh or macro sensors. The front-facing camera, on the other hand, boasts a 13-megapixel unit.

Beyond the Shark 8, Blackview offers an array of products, including mini PCs and tablets. The Shark 8 represents a new model powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC (System-on-Chip). It positions itself as a relatively straightforward smartphone, lacking modern wireless technologies such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6. Instead, it relies on 4G and Wi-Fi 5 connectivity (which is still fine of course). Whether this limitation is a significant concern depends on the specific usage patterns of the individual. For those with less demanding requirements and general smartphone usage, it should suffice.

The Blackview Shark 8 comes in two configurations: one with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and another with 8/16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device also accommodates three card slots, two of which are designated for SIM cards, with the third slot reserved for a memory card, providing users with versatile expandable storage options.