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- It is a high -value tablet, with a 12 -inch display and running Android 15.
- Although the performance is at the lower end of the spectrum, it is even more tablet than most people need.
- The three -component housing leaves something to be desired, and there is nowhere to store the stylus.
The quality of the Android tablets on a low budget continues to be surprised, and BlackView – a company renowned for its robust smartphones – has always delivered impressive devices. The last Mega 2 tablets is no exception, offering a solid combination of features and performance at a price difficult to beat.
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The Mega 2 starts with an FHD + 2K 12K screen (1200 x 2000 pixels) with a ratio of appearance 16:10. It has an impressive relationship of 84.9% screen / body, offering clear, clear and dynamic visuals. The whites are shiny and clean, while the blacks are deep and rich. Although there are high-end screens on the market, it is more than enough for most users.
Under the hood, the MEGA 2 is powered by a T615 Octa-core UNISOC processor associated with a Mali G57 ARM GPU. It comes with 12 GB of RAM, which can be extended by 24 additional GB using system storage and 256 GB of internal storage. If you need more space, the tablet supports microSD / TF cards for an expansion of up to 2 TB.
To keep things cool, the tablet has an integrated cooling system designed to maintain internal temperatures below 38.7 ° C, even under heavy loads.
Two double-box-PA double box speakers located under the Handle Audio screen, which offers surprisingly rich sound for a low-budget tablet. You will not get the clearest sounds in the votes and acute instruments, but there is certainly a few Oomomp of speakers.
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Regarding the cameras, the MEGA 2 includes an 8 megapixel front camera for video calls and unlocking of the face and a 16 -megapixel rear camera capable of capturing photos and a 1080p video at 30 frames per second. Let’s be honest, you are not going to use the cameras of a low -budget Android tablet for a lot of photos taking, but for documents and video calls, the configuration here is simply adequate.
If your finger gets tired, there is a stylus!
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The equipment does a good job to maintain the proper functioning of the system. However, I recommend stimulating the full memory of the 24 Complete GB, which significantly improves performance during heavier workloads.
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In terms of raw performance, Mega 2 is at the lower end of the spectrum. He reached Geekbench 6 scores of 423 (only one nucleus) and 1,341 (multi-core), with a GPU score of 706, while on Antutu, he marked 318,569. Although these figures may not impress you, they are more than sufficient to perform Android 15 features like Magic Eraser and Split Screen. The tablet also manages games, media reading and productivity applications without major problems.
The case offers MEGA 2 a lot of protection form.
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The MEGA 2 is powered by a 9,000 mAh battery which supports the fast load of 18 W. The battery offers approximately 12 to 15 hours of mixed use and 900 impressive hours (37 days) of waking time.
The tablet is housed in an elegant aluminum shell and resistant to fingerprints which measures 282 x 177 x 8 mm and weighs 617 grams. As a comparison, the last IPad Apple Measuring 249 x 180 x 7 mm and weighs 481 grams for the Wi-Fi +cellular version.
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The Mega 2 is also delivered with a three -part case and a stylus. Although the case has a good job by protecting the tablet, its stand function feels a little fragile and offers no place to store the stylus, which is a missed opportunity, especially for designers who want a more robust Android tablet.
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Now let’s talk about the price. THE Blackview Mega 2 is at a price of $ 299 on Amazon (but reduced to $ 199 with the clip-on coupon) or $ 220 directly from BlackView (excluding shipments and additional taxes). As a comparison, the New iPad Start at $ 599 for the Wi-Fi cell version + equivalent with 256 GB of storage.
At this price, the MEGA 2 is a solid tablet filled with potential – especially if you benefit from the additional 24 GB of extendable RAM. Of course, the warning here is Android against iPados, which is more intuitive and reliable.
A few years ago, a tablet with these features would have cost a small fortune. But thanks to the rapid pace of technological progress, you can now get a device capable like the Mega 2 at a budget price. Although it is not the fastest tablet in any way, the Mega 2 is even more compressed than most people need.
