The Blackview Shark 8 smartphone features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera located at the top of the screen. Despite its quality, the camera's housing material is prone to scratches, particularly without a protective case.

The device includes a 6.78-inch IPS display panel. Its brightness levels do not rival those of AMOLED displays, but the choice of an IPS panel contributes to the phone's cost-effectiveness. The screen offers a smooth scrolling 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2460x1080 pixels, ensuring a smooth and clear visual experience. The tint was a little bit blueish, but we doubt anyone would really notice. 

Under the hood, the Blackview Shark 8 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor, complemented by 8GB of RAM and the Mali G57MC2 GPU. The smartphone runs on the Android 13 operating system and handles most Android games with ease. Its 6.78-inch display provides an expansive viewing area. The FullHD+ resolution (1080 x 2360 pixels) delivers sharp enough imagery. The IPS panel's brightness and adaptive adjustment are noteworthy, even without an "always-on display" feature, for energy conservation.

Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, the Blackview Shark 8 exhibits prolonged battery life, lasting between 1 to 2 days depending on usage. The low power processor enhances this endurance.

You don';t see it much anymore these days with names like Google, Samsung and the likes, but an included 33W charger enables fast charging, achieving full capacity within 120 minutes. While the device supports NFC for contactless payments, it lacks stereo sound and 5G connectivity due to cost considerations. The phone's camera setup, comprising it the main 64 megapixel sensor, captures reasonably detailed photos with low noise in various lighting conditions.