The Chinese smartphone maker, Blackview has slashed the prices of three of its rugged smartphone models that feature a thermal camera.
The Blackview BV9900 Pro, which usually retails for $549.99, is now available for a mere $399.99! The BV9800 Pro has received a similar discount bringing its price down from $500 to $369.99. And their latest budget-oriented offering in the rugged thermal smartphone segment, the BV6600 Pro, which retails for $400, is now available at $249.99. These special prices can be availed on multiple platforms, including the official Blackview store and Aliexpress.
But which of these smartphones is best suited for your needs? Before we answer that, we would like you to note that all these rugged devices are IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G certified, which means that they are waterproof, impact-resistant, and adapted to extreme conditions. They can be put into a variety of high-demanding environments that the average smartphone simply can’t bear.
Blackview BV9900 Pro
The BV9900 Pro features a minimalistic look with a quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is especially thin when compared to other smartphones in the rugged segment and weighs 237g. It comes with a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, providing a 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution, and features a waterdrop notch.
Under the hood, the BV9900 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio P90 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 memory, expandable via a micro-sd card. The phone runs on Android 10 OS and is powered by a 4380mAh battery which supports 18W wired and 10W wireless charging.
When it comes to photography, the device features a 48MP Sony IMX582 Exmor RS as its primary sensor, a 5MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro lens. The fourth lens present on the rear of this device is a FLIT Lepton 5MP Thermal imaging camera. The rugged phone also houses a 16MP Samsung ISOCELL sensor as a selfie snapper.
The phone also hosts a plethora of useful features like a dedicated heart rate sensor on the rear, IceMode that enables it to work in freezing temperatures as low as -30℃, barometer, GPS, GLONASS, Bridou, and Galileo. The device also offers NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band WiFi Global LTE bands.
Blackview BV9800 Pro
Released in 2019, the BV9800 Pro is the first thermal imaging rugged phone from Blackview. The device styles a rugged and robust design with a Metal rear camera module and metal side frames, making it 14.8mm thick. The back is made of double-shot molding TPU with aesthetically pleasing engraved lines. The device comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, providing a 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution, and features a waterdrop notch.
In the photography department, the device features a 48MP Sony IMX586 Exmor RS as its primary sensor, a 5MP depth camera, and a FLIT Lepton 5MP Thermal imaging camera. The rugged phone also houses a 16MP OmniVision PureCel sensor as a selfie snapper.
The Blackview BV9800 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded via a micro-sd card. The phone runs on Android 9 OS and is powered by a big 6580mAh battery capable of wireless charging.
Other features included in the phone are a barometer, GPS, GLONASS, Bridou, and Galileo. The device also offers NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band WiFi Global LTE bands, and dual 4G VoLTE.
Blackview BV6600 Pro
The BV6600 Pro is the most affordable rugged smartphone featuring a thermal imaging camera. The device features the same design profile as the rugged BV9800 Pro. It has nano-injection molding aluminum alloy side frames fixed with screws on each side. The top and bottom ends are covered with silica gel & PC that seamlessly extends to the textured back where on the upper side locates a uniquely hexagon-shaped camera metal module, and on the lower side is a lanyard hook providing convenience for climbing activities.
The display is a 5.7-inch HD+ panel with 1440×720 resolution. Under the hood, the device houses a MediaTek Helio P35, coupled with less storage, 4G RAM 64GB ROM, and is powered by a massive 8580mAh battery. For the camera set, it has a Samsung 16MP rear camera featuring PortraitColor mode, Mono mode, Beauty mode. The second lens present on the rear is the FLIT Lepton 5MP Thermal imaging camera. On the front, the device features an 8MP Sony selfie snapper.
Other features included in the phone are a barometer, GPS, GLONASS, Bridou, and Galileo. The device also offers NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band WiFi Global LTE bands, and dual 4G VoLTE.
Which model should you buy?
For most people in the market for a rugged thermal camera smartphone, the Blackview 9800 Pro offers a good balance of features and price at $369.99.
But if you want a minimalist design rugged thermal camera smartphone with the smoothest operation and multi-task capabilities that feature some useful extras, consider the BV9900 Pro at $399.99.
Budget-bound customers who have set their hearts on a thermal imaging phone may opt for the $249.99 Blackview BV6600 Pro. In addition to being budget-oriented, the device hosts the largest battery and the latest system of the three.
