Every so often a modest machine arrives quietly to fill a modest need. Oscal, the budget arm of Blackview, has released the Bolt 2, an 11-inch Android tablet priced at $249.99 through its own store, following closely on the heels of its earlier Flow 2. It is not built to dazzle; it is built to be useful to people who want a capable slate without a premium price, and its 8GB of memory, expandable storage and desktop-style accessories are offered in that spirit. Its overseas debut is pencilled in for November 2026, while the rest of the world waits to learn whether this sensible tablet will find
Oscal Bolt 2: 11-inch Android 16 Budget Tablet With 8,300mAh Battery and microSD Expansion
Modest charging, a microSD slot, and a keyboard, mouse and stylus in the box
Mark
So what is the Bolt 2, in plain terms?
Mimi
An 11-inch Android 16 tablet from Oscal, which is Blackview's sub-brand. It costs $249.99 and comes with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a keyboard, mouse and stylus in the box.
Mark
The accessories seem to be the pitch.
Mimi
Partly. Alongside PC Mode 3.0 and Split Screen 2.0, the bundle is aimed at people who want to work on it, not only watch video.
Luke
Before we get carried away, the battery life numbers, 7.5 hours of video and 41 hours of music, are Oscal's own claims. Nobody has tested them yet.
Mark
And the charging speed?
Mimi
18W is slow next to the 120W on the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, but it matches budget peers like the Blackview Zeno 6.
Luke
Worth noting the screen too. 1,280 x 800 on 11 inches is not sharp, and the report doesn't say how bright it is.
Mark
What about the launch?
Mimi
An overseas launch is reported for November 2026, and the $249.99 price comes from Oscal's official store.
Luke
Reported is the key word. Other markets are unconfirmed, and so is whether other RAM or storage versions will exist.
Il Polso
- A budget tablet lands with a 90Hz screen and a desktop-style setup, promising more than its price suggests.
- Its 18W charging and 8,300mAh battery sit modestly beside premium rivals that charge at up to 120W.
- Battery endurance figures are the manufacturer's own claims, leaving real-world results still untested.
- Launch is set for overseas markets in November 2026, but other regions remain uncertain and waiting.
- Shoppers who want it must buy directly from Oscal's store at $249.99 for now.
Every so often a modest machine arrives quietly to fill a modest need. Oscal, the budget arm of Blackview, has released the Bolt 2, an 11-inch Android tablet priced at $249.99 through its own store, following closely on the heels of its earlier Flow 2. It is not built to dazzle; it is built to be useful to people who want a capable slate without a premium price, and its 8GB of memory, expandable storage and desktop-style accessories are offered in that spirit. Its overseas debut is pencilled in for November 2026, while the rest of the world waits to learn whether this sensible tablet will find its way to them.
Oscal, the budget sub-brand of Blackview, has added the Bolt 2 to its lineup: an 11-inch Android 16 slate priced at $249.99 in its official store. It follows the Oscal Flow 2, which Notebookcheck covered earlier.
The tablet offers a 90Hz IPS display at 1,280 x 800 pixels, with reading, night light and dark viewing modes. Under the hood sits a Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and a microSD slot that accepts cards up to 2TB. It runs DokeOS P 5.0 with PC Mode 3.0 and Split Screen 2.0 for multitasking, and a wireless keyboard, mouse and stylus come in the box.
Power is more modest. The 8,300mAh battery charges at 18W, far slower than premium tablets such as the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, though it matches budget models like the Blackview Zeno 6. Oscal claims up to 8.6 hours of browsing, though those figures come from the manufacturer alone.
The Bolt 2 comes in Sunset Orange and Space Grey. Overseas availability is expected in November 2026, while buyers in other markets will have to wait for Oscal to announce where it goes next.
Oscal, the sub-brand of Blackview, has added a new tablet to its budget lineup: the Bolt 2, an 11-inch slate running Android 16 and priced at $249.99 in the company's official store. It follows the Oscal Flow 2, another 11-inch tablet from the company that Notebookcheck covered earlier.
The screen is an 11-inch IPS panel at 1,280 x 800 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate. It carries TÜV SÜD low blue light certification and offers three viewing modes: Reading, Night Light and Dark. Widevine L1 certification means supported streaming services can play video at up to 1080p.
Inside is a Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor, paired with Mali-G57 graphics running at 850MHz. Oscal's store lists one configuration, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A microSD card slot accepts cards of up to 2TB for additional space.
The tablet runs DokeOS P 5.0, built on Android 16, and includes DokeAI 2.0. For work, it supports PC Mode 3.0 and Split Screen 2.0, which let users run several apps at once and resize their windows. A wireless keyboard and mouse are included for a more desktop-style setup, and a bundled stylus handles note-taking and marking up documents.
The battery is rated at 8,300mAh, with 18W wired charging and 10W OTG reverse charging. That is modest next to higher-end tablets such as the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which supports up to 120W. It does match the 18W charging of budget models like the Blackview Zeno 6. Oscal claims up to 7.5 hours of video playback or gaming, 8.6 hours of web browsing and 41 hours of music playback. These are the manufacturer's figures.
The rest of the specification is practical rather than flashy. There are dual BOX speakers with Smart-K, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Wireless support covers Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, plus dual 4G SIM support. Navigation works through GPS, Glonass, Galileo and BeiDou. A single USB Type-C port handles charging and wired connections.
The Bolt 2 comes in two colors, Sunset Orange and Space Grey. An overseas launch is reported for November 2026, but availability in other markets has not been confirmed. Anyone outside the initial launch regions will need to wait for Oscal to say where it will sell the tablet next.
Citazioni salienti
Oscal claims up to 7.5 hours of video playback or gaming, 8.6 hours of web browsing and 41 hours of music playback.— Oscal, manufacturer claim as reported by Notebookcheck
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