The leading rugged Chinese smartphone manufacturer unveiled the BV5500 Pro – successor to BV5500 launched a few months ago. Blackview is known for its waterproof and military grade certified devices. Based on suggestions and feedback from the BV5500 users, the company announced BV5500 Pro. Their industrial rubber, dustproof design, and aviation-grade aluminum alloy make devices stronger and sustainable in adverse environments.

The latest Blackview BV5500 Pro comes with a sleek design and aesthetic surface texture. The “Born to be tough” device is powered with 3GB RAM, MediaTek MT6739 chipset and ARM Cortex-A53 processor. It can withstand usual drops, dust, water, and even extreme temperatures. There’s a 5.5-inch HD+ IPS display with an aspect ratio of 18:9, and having a resolution of 720*1440 pixels.

Its 4400 mAh battery can easily withstand continuous usage for up to a couple of days. Blackview BV5500 Pro comes with an improved NFC module for quick, safe and secure transactions, supports multiple payment networks. Unlike the Android 8.1 Oreo on BV5500, the upgraded version runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Moreover, its GPS+Glonass dual satellite systems work together to improve the overall navigation experience on the device.

There’s a 5-megapixel f/2.4 aperture front camera for beautiful selfies. Whereas, it embeds an 8 megapixel f/2.0 shooter on the rear side.

In connectivity, thee’s a GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth 4.3, 2G/3G/4G and micro USB. It supports, FM, OTG and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protects its display, and it further includes Proximity, Light, Accelerometer, Compass, and Gyroscope sensors.

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Blackview BV55000 Pro orders will go live from April 27th to May 6th for $89.99. Whereas, users have to spend more from May 7 to May 16th with a $1 increase per day. Blackview is giving a free complimentary tempered film along with every purchase. Interested users can choose between three color options- Black, Green, Yellow.

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Blackview is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing rugged outdoor smartphone brand globally for 2018. The firm’s “BV” series is one with a strong history wit most of their flagship models belonging to the series. There is a new addition to the lineup, the BV5500 which deviates from the rugged design style of other popular models like the BV9000, 8000, 70000 etc.

Blackview BV5500 will try to win some hearts with its sleek design and pretty aesthetic surface texture. The design is a breath of fresh air in a crowded rugged smartphone market and it will be a great entry point if you’re new to the Android platform. That is because the most-outstanding aspect with it will surely be the pricing.

The differentiation starts in the design. Like Xiaomi’s Black Shark unique back cover touch design, Blackview BV5500’s best-selling points are of course its toughness and the unique design. It has a thinner ergonomic frame to make its grip more comfortable and easier to hold, while slimming it down compared to similar devices. For hardware, the BV5500 packs a 5.5-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. There is a Corning Gorilla 3 protection on top, giving it some toughness. Its overall design is very small, and there is no shortage of fashion. In this way, it will also be loved by young men and women, not just outdoor workers. The aluminium frame is curved at the edges, making the device feel great to hold.

Here’s everything we’ve heard about the Blackview BV5500 so far through its IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certification. The device will pack a 13MP dual Sony rear cameras and will be powered by a 4400mAh battery and it runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS. There is no information on the processor and memory options just yet. We’ll keep you posted when more details emerge. But bear in mind that a device that may likely emerge as the world’s cheapest rugged smartphone is on the way. There is no date yet for the BV5500 release. Keep a tab on Blackview’s website to get information on the BV5500 or other Blackview products.

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