As part of its 7th Anniversary celebration, popular Chinese rugged phone maker Blackview is doling out up to 23% off flash deals that include top-end handsets, huge free gifts including 5ATM waterproof smartwatches, phones, Bluetooth earphones, etc.

Expressing gratitude for 7 years of togetherness, Blackview has launched a grand celebration that featured amazing lucky draw as a warm-up activity. Much to the relief of those who missed it, there is still a chance to join the Flash Deals and get feature-laden smartphones. For your convenience, we have listed some of the best deals below:

Blackview BV9900

If you are in the market for a rugged phone that doesn’t compromise on performance, you might want to give the Blackview BV9900 a test drive. With Helio P90 Octa-Core AI processor under the hood, the BV9900 carries IP68 and IP69K water-and-dust-proof rating.

In the optics department, the phone houses a 48MP, 5MP, 16MP, and a 2MP camera at the back and a 16MP front shooter for selfies. Furthermore, the phone ships with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The Blackview BV9900 draws its juices from a robust 4380mAh battery that supports 18W Wired and 10W Wireless Charge. Moreover, it runs the Android 9 Pie operating system and supports NFC, as well as Google Pay.

As part of its 7th Anniversary celebration, Blackview is offering the BV9900 for a lowered price of just $429.99. This is a 14 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $499.99. You can visit this link to avail of the discount before the promo wraps up.

Blackview BV9800 Pro

When first launched, thermal imaging cameras carried steep price tags and required training for use. The Blackview BV9800 Pro houses a thermal imaging camera and allows you to see in dark environments and even measure heat.

You can get your hands on the BV9800 Pro for a considerably lowered price in this Flash Deals. A great companion for serious professionals, the BV9800 Pro serves as a perfect tool whether you are inspecting electrical panels, finding leaking pipes, or looking for HVAC problems.
On top of that, the phone features Sony 48MP and 5MP rear-mounted cameras. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie shooter that can also be used for video calling. Based on Android 9 Pie OS, the phone is backed by a 6580mAh battery that supports 9V 2A fast charging.

The BV9800 Pro usually retails for $499.99, but thanks to a 16 percent discount, you can now purchase it for just $419.99 by heading straight to this link.

Blackview A60

If you have been looking for an inexpensive, yet feature-rich smartphone, the Blackview A60 might just fill the bill. Carrying a reduced price tag, the A60 delivers decent performance and is housed in a sturdy frame.

At the back, the phone features a 13MP dual-camera setup. The phone comes with a big 4080mAh capacity battery and offers a slew of other equally-impressive hardware without burning a hole in your pocket.
The A60 normally retails for $76.99, but you can now purchase it for just $59.99 by heading straight to this link.

Aside from giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get these phones at lowered prices, Blackview has another surprise for its huge consumer base. The company is giving away the recently released Blackview X1 Smart Watch, Blackview A10 phone, Bluetooth earphones daily to 3 lucky buyers who spend the most in the day during the Flash Deals, which is slated to end on March 15th PST.

You can also join the Lucky Draw and stand a chance to win Blackview A80 Pro. A total of ten winners will win 1 unit smartphone A80 Pro.

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Leading Chinese rugged phone manufacturer Blackview is set to launch its 7th Anniversary Celebration. The exercise is billed to commence on March 9 and run till March 15 PST. During the 7th Anniversary celebration, consumers can look forward to lots of free gifts ranging from 5ATM waterproof smartwatches, nice phones to Bluetooth earphones. Also, the company will get up to 23% off flash deals covering several quality phones, fun lucky draw. In addition, the company’s upcoming smartphone BV9900 will be made available on Blackview’s official website with a 14% discount.

Blackview has come to carve out a name for itself in the rugged smartphone segment. For several uninterrupted years, the company has released quality rugged phones that are waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 minutes, that can survive accidental incidents, and power through extreme weather or environments.

“Over the past 7 years, Blackview has experienced an amazing journey and we have really come a long way enhancing product strength and consumer engagement to differentiate ourselves in the phone industry. It has been a phenomenal year for us in 2020 and I’m so grateful to be able to help build these rugged devices for people in need. Of course, none of this would be possible without the trust and patronage of our customers and therefore, I want to share this joy with them. Our 7th Anniversary Celebration is an endeavour to thank our customers for being our supporters all the time. Also, welcome newcomers to enjoy this celebration!”, said David, CEO and Founder, Blackview.

 You too can be a part of the Blackview 7th Anniversary Celebration.

In another development, Blackview is planning to launch the world’s first 5G rugged phone soon, and they want to get feedback from fans on what the users think is the ideal 5G rugged phone. You can help out by taking out a few minutes of your time to complete the questionnaire.

UP NEXT: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

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Blackview’s hotly-anticipated quad-camera budget king A80 Pro finally kicked off its global sale on black Friday and it is available exclusively on AliExpress at $79.99 until December 4th. But the A80 Pro isn’t the only bargain on the market. So, let’s see a comparison between the A80 Pro and the Redmi 8A.

Design
On the front, the two models are almost identical and both come with slim bezels and waterdrop notch where a front camera is located (Redmi 8A has a smaller one). The big difference is on the back. The A80 Pro adopts an asymmetric design with the quad-camera being located on the top left whereas the Redmi 8 comes with a rear camera and logo arranged up vertically in the middle.

Display

The winner here is the A80 Pro since it comes with a bigger display and slightly higher resolution. So, the Blackview model boasts a 6.49″ 1560 x 720 display while the Redmi 8A sports a 6.22″ display with 1520 x 720 resolution. Also, the A80 Pro has an LED notification light. Both screens adopt in-cell technology for a better visual experience.

Hardware/Software

Performance-wise, the battle is tight although the phones come with SoCs from different manufacturers. The A80 Pro comes with the Helio P25 8-core SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the Redmi 8A comes with Snapdragon 439 also coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Antutu benchmark seen in the video reveals that the A80 Pro scores 96K+ while the Redmi 8A scores 91K+. As for the OS used, Blackview went with the clean Android 9 whereas Xiaomi chooses its own MIUI 11 bases on Android 9. Don’t forget that the A80 Pro supports global LTE bands while Redmi 8A doesn’t, which makes the former even more friendly for global travelers.

Camera

Judging by the official specs, the A80 Pro’s rear camera is far superior to its opponent as it sports a quad-camera setup with Sony® 13MP main sensor assisted by a triple sub-camera setup while the Redmi 8A’s rear main lens is 12MP. But a good camera means much more than that (i.e. software optimization) so we can’t really judge until we get samples from both of them. The selfie shooter is 8MP on both phones.

Battery
When it comes to battery, the Redmi 8A is definitely better with a 5,000mAh battery while the Blackview A80 Pro features a 4,680mAh one. In addition, the Blackview A80 Pro supports 10W charging while the Redmi 8A supports 18W fast charging but it’s a pity that Redmi 8A comes with a standard a 5V/2A charger. This means that if you want to take advantage of the 18W charging, you’d have to buy an extra charger.

Price
As we said before, the A80 Pro sells at just $79.99 during the global sale. The Redmi 8A is currently priced at $149.99, almost 2 times more expensive. And by no means is it 2 times better than the A80 Pro. As a matter of fact, the overall value-for-money ratio is much higher for the A80 Pro. That was a brief comparison and you should choose what suits you best. In the meantime, you can take a look at the Blackview BF promotion on Amazon where they’re offering 10 models with up to 20% discount.

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Blackview’s big surprise in the entry-level category just hit the market exclusively on Aliexpress and the price is just unbelievable: $79.99! Before you go on with the order, make sure to watch the unboxing and hands-on video below. Note that in the box you will also find a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector!

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Back to the open sale, the price of $79.99 is a limited time offer and will last for just 5 days, until December 3rd. That’s 50% off the official retail price so, if you’re interested in getting a quad-camera budget king, snap it up now. Also, Blackview is offering discounts on 10 more of its devices for the Black Friday on Amazon with up to 20% off.

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The new Blackview A80 Pro is going to go on open global sales on November 29th for just $79.99  and that probably makes it the best VFM smartphone out there as it comes with a quad-camera setup featuring a Sony® 13MP quad-camera. Quite nicely, Blackview released an unboxing and hands-on video of the device so that you can see it in action before its official release. What’s even more impressive is that -besides the charger- you also get a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector in the box! Let’s check out the video.

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Lastly, it is equipped with a USB Type-C port which is rare to find in the category as well as an LED notification light and 3.5mm audio jack. Definitely a very decent device in its price range. If you’re interested in this phone, keep your eyes on its November 29th global open sales at Aliexpress. You can also join the A80 Pro Giveaway to get one for free.

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Blackview has scheduled the global open sale event for the A80 Pro in a week from now but the phone has already attracted a lot of attention since its debut earlier this month. Since the phone isn’t yet on the market, many users are eager to see how the phone looks in real-life, as they’ve only seen it in photos. So, today, Blackview uploaded a video on their YouTube channel to show the world the real thing.

Its appearance isn’t far from what most smartphones look like nowadays so Blackview decided to offer the A80 Pro in four striking colors. The company names them Gradient Blue, Coral Red, Jade Green, and Midnight Black and all come with a refined plating finish that prevents the phone from looking dull. On the contrary, it enhances the contrast of light and shadow on the 2.5D back panel, which is especially obvious under lights.

As you can see in the video, the Blackview A80 Pro is sleek and has a minimal, elegant design thanks to its curved, ergonomic shape. The rounded edges join the 2.5D curved screen and back panel, extending the smoothness from back to front.

As for its size, Blackview says it’s 162.75 x 77 x 8.8mm and the 6.49″ display achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. The 8.8mm thickness is somewhat impressive if you take into account that there is a big, 4680mAh battery under the hood. The battery is charged through a Type-C port located at the bottom and the device also sports a 3.5mm audio jack and LED notification light. So, all the essential features are there.

At the top left corner on the back lies the quad vertically aligned camera that comes with a Sony® IMX258 13MPmain sensor and LED flash. The fingerprint scanner is also there while the selfie shooter is placed inside the front waterdrop notch featuring an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Overall, it looks like a much more expensive phone than it really is as, during the open sale that will start on November 29th, the price will be just $79.99. If you are interested, bear in mind that the sale will take place exclusively on Aliexpress. You can add it to your cart beforehand so that you get notified when the global open sales begin. You can also join the giveaway to be among the 10 trial users to get the A80 Pro for free.

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As Blackview had announced 10 days ago, the Blackview A80 Pro made its official appearance today globally and it’s the company’s new budget smartphone, expanding its existing A-series lineup. The surprise came from the pricing as it costs just $79.99, an unprecedented price for a quad-camera phone!

Of course, there are other excellent budget phones on the market but the A80 Pro is the most appealing in its price range. Starting at just $79.99 for the global open sale on November 29th, it comes with an impressive set of specs. Let’s see what they’ve got.

Main Specs

Differentiating from the vast majority of phones out there, the Blackview A80 Pro comes with a bigger than usual display at 6.49″ and HD+ resolution with a waterdrop notch and advanced in-cell technology. Also, the bezels are pretty narrow, offering a screen/body ratio of 90.3%. The main camera is the killer feature of the phone as it’s a quad-camera setup consisting of a Sony® IMX258 13MP lens and 3 sub-cameras. The selfie shooter, on the other hand, features an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Under the hood, hosts the Helio P25 8-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Running on Android 9 Pie, these specs are more than enough for a smooth and snappy performance. Surprisingly, the body is just 8.8mm thin despite the fact that it houses a 4680mAh big battery. It also supports global LTE bands while other connectivity options include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and triple positioning system. On top of that, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variants: Gradient Blue, Jade Green, Midnight Black, and Coral Red.

Overall, the Blackview A80 Pro’s specs are very impressive considering its competitive price at $79.99. Blackview urges you to add the device to your cart so you will be notified when the presale begins. Lastly, Blackview is recruiting 10 trial users to test the phone and if you want to be among them, head over to their official website to join the Giveaway and see the full specs.

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The time of the year that China is hosting its biggest shopping festival has arrived. We are talking about the 11.11 Sale, the “Black Friday” of China and Blackview is once again participating offering many discounts for their fans, covering 10 of its best-selling phones with up to 52% off.

Blackview BV9800 series: FLIR® Lepton® & Sony® 48MP camera

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Of course, the star of the activity is the company’s current flagships, Blackview BV9800 Series (BV9800/BV9800 Pro) which made a strong presence on Kickstarter with 1,328 backers who contributed $532,928.62 within 22 days. During the sale, the BV9800 Pro sells for just $399 and offers 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Helio P70 SoC, Sony® 48MP camera, as well as 6580mAh big battery. The BV9800 Pro’s performance is top-notch in this price range and offers a unique feature with the integrated FLIR® Lepton® thermal camera, which lets you see and measure heat. In comparison, the BV9800 is a pro-photography version and sells at just $299. It offers all of the features of the BV9800 Pro with no thermal camera but it features a Sony® 48MP & 16MP ultra-wide angle & 5MP depth triple camera setup.

Blackview BV9100: 13000mAh killer battery and 30W super-fast charging

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Blackview BV9100 is another rugged smartphone ideal for those who are many days outside since it houses an enormous 13,000mAh battery which gives 60 days of standby time. It would be the top choice for camping and hiking trips because you can go a long time without a recharge. But even if you have to recharge, it takes only 2.5 hours thanks to its 30W super-fast charging. What’s more, it supports reverse charging acting as a 13000mAh power bank for other devices. And it’s equipped with GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo quad navigation system that ensures precise navigation. Of course, it comes with all the protections that Blackview rugged phones feature: IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G. The BV9100 is available for just $188.99 during the sale.

Blackview Max 1: Laser projector smartphone, 52% off

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The biggest discount (costs just $229.99 during the sale) comes from Blackview Max 1, the laser projector smartphone from Blackview. For people who want to enjoy media on a screen that’s bigger than a phone or TV and have it available anytime, anywhere, Blackview Max 1 has a built-in laser projector that projects a 70″ big screen. With a size of 159.5*74.7*10.2 mm and 216g weight, you can carry a projector anywhere. The rest of the specs include a 6.01″ FHD+ AMOLED screen, Sony® 16MP rear camera, Samsung® 16MP dual front camera, 6GB/64GB memory configuration, and 4680mAh big battery.

Lastly, the Blackview BV9700 Pro, BV9500 Plus, BV9600, BV6800 Pro, BV5500 Pro, and A60 also join the big promotion with huge discounts. For more details, check out the Blackview Store on Aliexpress.

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Yesterday we talked about the tease poster that the CEO of Blackview posted on Facebook and today we have an official confirmation and launch date. The phone is coming on November 18th and according to the product page, it is a super budget-friendly mainstream device with a quad rear camera and 4680mAh big battery.

Blackview A80 Pro main specs

According to the Blackview A80 Pro landing page, the device comes with a 6.49″ display with In-cell technology and achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. One of the highlights of the phone is the Sony 13MP main sensor included in the quad rear camera which makes it on par with modern flagship counterparts.

Also, it sports a big, 4680mAh battery and runs on Android 9 Pie that feels very comfortable using the 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage of the device. It also supports global LTE bands, which means you can use it all over the world.

Design

From the renders we can see there is a waterdrop notch and the bezels are quite thin. The phone features a 3D-like design with rounded corners and a just 8.8mm thin body so it should feel comfortable in hand despite the big battery under the hood. On the back, there is the quad-camera setup placed on the top left corner while there’s also a fingerprint sensor.

While yesterday’s info was that it would come in 3 different colors, it seems that there is another one after all. So, Blackview A80 Pro will be available in Red, Gradient Blue, Green, and Black.

The A80 Pro will launch in 11 days from today and we expect it to feature a pretty competitive price. After all, the slogan “quad-camera budget king” tells that the price should be extraordinary, making it the most affordable 4-camera phone to date. What do you think the price will be?

What’s more, the Chinese manufacturer is also offering 10 units through a huge giveaway in order for the winners to test the device and propose improvements. To be among the winners, you just need to guess the final global sale price of the phone. If you are interested in it, you can add it to your cart on Aliexpress right now and get notified when the sales begin.

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