Blackview is planning to develop a new model of its A8 smartphone. The aptly named Blackview A8 Max is expected to be an upgraded version of the A8 with new hardware and probably a much lower price tag. The A8 Max is expected to be released in August.

When the news started circulating, several tech websites began speculating about the possible specs of the A8 Max. Many believe that the Blackview A8 Max will have a bigger screen size than its predecessor. The A8 Max is expected to sport a 5.5-inch display, an upgrade from the 5.0-inch display of the original A8. Despite the upgrade in its screen size, the HD resolution of the display will remain the same, according to Giz China.

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Another major upgrade will be made in the A8 Max's chipset. According to Blackview's official website, the new model will have a quad-core processor from MediaTek clocked at 1.3GHz with 2GB of memory and 16GB of storage space which can be expanded. The battery pack is expected to be upgraded as well to 3,000mAh. New LTE bands will also be added to the A8 Max to boost its coverage.

The Blackview A8 Max is expected to sport a metal frame, a feature that will add durability to the phone as well as some aesthetic appeal. The device will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

The Blackview A8 Max is expected to be released with a $89.99 price tag. While this is a bit steep compared to its predecessor, many tech experts believe that the specs of the new device justify its price.

The Blackview A8 Max will be available in three color options: Champagne Gold, Pearl White, and Violet Black.

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