Blackview BV9600 officially hit the market earlier this month offering a more affordable alternative to the BV9600 Pro flagship but without losing any of its toughness. If you are among those who seek for a phone like this but don’t want to spend a fortune, this is a perfect time to grab one. The Chinese manufacturer has an excellent promotion running until July 26th and is offering the device at just $199.79 on Blackview’s official store and on Aliexpress.

Blackview BV9600

The BV9600 retains the tri-proof design inherited from the BV series, which means it sports IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications, and together with the improved rubber design and aluminum alloy chassis, the BV9600 can withstand water submersion for up to 1.5 meters, dust, and drops from 1.5m high. Also, it comes with a big, 5580mAh battery for long use on a single charge.

Blackview BV600

What’s also great is that the company didn’t stint when choosing the hardware parts. The BV9600 comes with Helio P70 instead of the P60 found on the previous model and it offers a 10-30% boost in AI tasks as well as a 13% improvement on general tasks, along with reduced touch latency and improved gaming performance. In conjunction with the latest Android 9 Pie, it guarantees fluid and smooth performance.

Blackview BV600

Also, there is a side fingerprint sensor together with face unlock for maximum security. Face unlock is important especially for people working outdoors and get their hands dirty. Lastly, the camera supports AI processing for low light shots and delivers clear photos.