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Oscal introduces Bolt 2 tablet with Android 16 and expandable storage

The official store lists an 8GB RAM model for $249.99, with a keyboard, mouse and stylus included.

By Mei Ling Tan

Tablet beside a wireless keyboard, mouse and stylus
Photo: Notebookcheck

Blackview sub-brand Oscal has introduced the Bolt 2, an 11-inch tablet running Android 16 with 4G LTE connectivity and an 8,300mAh battery. Its official store lists a configuration pairing 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage at $249.99.

The tablet uses a Unisoc T7250 octa-core chip and supports microSD expansion of up to 2TB. Its IPS screen combines a 90Hz refresh rate with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels. Widevine L1 certification enables playback at up to 1080p on streaming services that support it.

Oscal includes a wireless keyboard, mouse and stylus. The tablet's PC Mode 3.0 and Split Screen 2.0 features support multiple applications and resizable windows. Software consists of DokeOS P 5.0, based on Android 16, alongside DokeAI 2.0.

Charging specifications include 18W wired input and 10W OTG reverse charging. Oscal puts battery life at up to 7.5 hours for video playback or gaming, 8.6 hours for browsing and 41 hours for music. Other hardware includes an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, a headphone jack and dual speakers.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G SIM support and USB Type-C. Color choices are Sunset Orange and Space Grey. An overseas launch is reported for November 2026; availability elsewhere remains unconfirmed.

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