Is this a bug report?

Yes.

Have you read the Contributing Guidelines?

Yes, I have,

Environment

1. react-native -v: 0.48.2
2. node -v: 8.1.4
3. npm -v: 5.0.3
4. yarn --version: 1.0.1

Then, specify:

• Target Platform:

Android 7.1.1

• Development Operating System: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (Yes, ancient)

• Build tools: Standard Android Studio Emulator with VS Code running the packager.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Create an instance of TouchableOpacity in your root View
2. Add an elevation: 10, style prop

Expected Behavior

On other components, a level 10 shadow would create a fairly noticeable shadow.

Actual Behavior

When a level 10 elevation is applied to a TouchableOpacity, the shadow is so faint it's almost indiscernible from the background. If you try to increase the elevation, the behaviour is even stranger. Once the elevation exceeds 30, the barely distinguishable shadow we had before disappears completely. In a word, I'd say the shadows are about 10x less pronounced than on other components. For no apparent reason.

elevation: 10

elevation: 50

Reproducible Demo

One the move currently; will post an Expo Snack when I get home.