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.

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Blackview BV9900 Pro which was launched earlier this year as the world’s fastest thermal rugged smartphone has started receiving Android 10. The device features some exceptional features like water and drop resistance, a top-notch display, thermal imaging camera, powerful processor, and high-end cameras. The new update brings all the useful features of the Android 10 OS including the improved dark mode, revamped UI, navigation gestures, and much more.

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Blackview BV9900 Pro houses a MediaTek P90 SoC, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB storage, and 48-megapixel rear camera. There’s a 4380 mAh battery with 18W wired and 10W wireless charging. A 5.84-inch FHD+ waterdrop display is present with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display. There’s an added advantage of Heart Rate Monitor, Baromaterer, and NFC chipset.

Blackview BV9900 Pro brings several new features with Android 10. We have listed some of them below.

Dark Theme

Android 10 brings improved Dark Theme on Blackview BV9900 Pro smartphone. It saves eyes from blue light exposure on white displays or backgrounds in the night time or in dark environments. The feature reduces the luminance of the display.

Grayscale Mode

While reading an ebook or using a phone for elongated hours, the grayscale mode can really help the users to reduce eye strain.

The whole User Interface is tweaked with the Android 10 update.

Navigation Gestures

The latest update also brings new navigation features which makes it easy for the user to interact with the phone. Rather than pressing the buttons, the swipes are more fluidic and make some features easily accessible.

Improved Efficiency

Blackview BV9900 Pro efficiency increased with the new drawer and Clone Phone options. Clone Phone enables users to migrate all the data including call logs, SMS, notes, recordings, photos, music, video, applications from one device to another.

Enhanced Security and Digital Wellbeing

The new update brings Digital Wellbeing which allows the users to set Parent Controls and even intimates the user for any over-usage.

Blackview BV9900 Pro Android 10 variant is available for presale via Blackview Official Store. However, the old device units will also get the Android 10 update starting from the next month.

Moreover, there are some other Blackview models like BV9900 Pro, BV6300 Pro, A80, Tab 8, and BV4900 are also up for grabs via AliExpress. You can also join the Giveaway to win Blackview “Space Capsule” phone for free.

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Summers are at its peak across major parts of the globe, and people are spending time on the beach or by the pool to make most out of the current season. However, most of the smartphone users always get worried about the water splashes, and ultimately they miss on some entertainment. To fade away some of your worries, here’s our list of best Blackview waterproof yet rugged smartphones which will eliminate your woes about the non-waterproof phones.

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Unlike the normal smartphone, the waterproof and rugged smartphone has some different metrics to measure its stealth and performance. The waterproof performance is measured using the IP (Ingress Protection) scale to indicate its resistance to dust and water. There are some ratings like IP67, IP68, and IP69K to measure that waterproof and dustproof level. Meanwhile, the IP68 and IP69K are the best or high ratings which can resist water up to a depth of 1.5m for 20 minutes.

All the smartphones from Blackview possess IP68 and IP69K rating along with the MIL-STD-810G rating to protect against bumps, drops, or shocks. All the Blackview smartphones are built to provide strong and sturdy design along with powerful performance. We have compiled a list of 5 best Blackview smartphones available at great deals this summer.

Blackview BV9900 Pro

It is known as the best waterproof thermal imaging smartphone offering some high-end specifications along with a durable body. It is a useful device along with several use-cases in the heavy industry work. The flagship-level device is available for the price of $439 until August 5.

Key specifications

• Thermal imaging camera, Sony® 48MP rear camera
• MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core processor, 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 5.84-inch FHD+ screen, made of tough Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Heart rate & Barometer sensor
• IceMode – basic phone functions available even at -30℃
• NFC supported for Google Pay
• Global LTE Bands & Dual 4G VoLTE supported
• Android 9 (With Android 10 update coming soon)

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Blackview BV6300 Pro

Most of the rugged smartphones are bulgy and heavy, but the Blackview BV6300 Pro is the slimmest of all. It houses rich-camera features that can capture quality and detailed photos. It is a mid-range device available for the price of $229. Other specifications of the device are as follows.

Key Specification

• Samsung® 16MP quad rear camera featuring slow-motion & HDR & 120° field of view & night mode & macro
• MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 11.6mm slim body
• 4380mAh long-lasting battery
• 5.7 inches screen
• Global bands & Dual 4G VoLTE
• Android 10 OS

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Blackview BV9800 Pro

Blackview BV9800 Pro is a device for adventurous people or for the heavy industry workers. It houses features like thermal imaging cameras which can easily spot any anomaly within the material or object, and have many other use-cases. It can easily diagnose problems like pipe leaks, electric failure, and others with the thermal camera. It is available at a limited time discount of $399.99.

Key Specifications

• Thermal imaging camera, Sony® 48MP rear camera
• MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, made of tough Corning Gorilla Glass
• 6580mAh big battery
• NFC supported for Google Pay
• Global LTE Bands & Dual 4G VoLTE supported

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Blackview BV6900

It is a classic rugged smartphone sporting exceptional features and masculine body design. Its strong and sturdy design makes the device tough, dustproof, and waterproof. Blackview BV6900 design is inspired by a famous movie character – Transformers.  It comes in an affordable price segment and is currently retailing for the price of $199.

Key Specifications

• Samsung®16MP quad rear camera, Samsung® 16MP front camera
• MediaTek Helio P25 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM 64GB ROM
• 5580mAh big battery
• 5.84’’ FHD+ waterdrop screen, made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5
• NFC supported for Google Pay
• Global bands

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Blackview X1 & X2 Smartwatches

These are entry-level waterproof smartwatches – X1 was launched last year and the X2 made a mark this month. Both smartwatches offer value-for-money and offer reliable features. There are only some design changes between the Blackview X1 and Blackview X2.

Key Specifications of both the watches

• 5ATM waterproof
• 1.3- inch HD round color display
• Heart rate sensor
• 9 sports modes 
• Sleep monitor 
• Long-lasting battery

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There are plenty of other Blackview rugged smartphones, which you can know by heading to the official website.

Related: Blackview BV9900 Pro Android 10 update around the corner

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The quality of rugged smartphones is the primary USP of Blackview. The company already has plenty of rugged smartphones in the market which acts as a companion in the rough and tough environment. Similarly, Blackview BV9900 Pro rugged smartphone is made to resist extreme climates. It can help the user to eliminate any underlying problems at home, work, or at a big industry using its thermal imaging sensor.

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The Blackview BV9900 Pro carries a FLIR Lepton thermal sensor and FLIR MSK for measuring temperature up to 450℃. The smartphone is capable enough to let you know the source of any underlying problem quickly and easily.  The smartphone takes photos and quickly figures out the source of the problem. 

Ease of Use

It is quite easy to detect any problem like pipe leak, electrical short, and even the ventilation insufficiency. The user can simply click a photo and then see the anomaly depicted by its FLIR sensors. It is of great worth for the facility inspector, who can effectively inspect such issues in no time and can provide fix instantly. The heat sensors quickly notify the issue by changing color.

Contactless and Safer Inspection Tool

Blackview BV9900 Pro can rapidly inspect the equipment from a distance and without any physical contact considering safety and security. It is an ideal tool to find failure and let the user know from a safer distance.

Effective for commercial use

Blackview BV9900 Pro can create professional PDF inspection reports with FLIR Tools app which can be easily sent to import, edit, and analyze images. Moreover, the ability to send mail to decision makers makes itmore productive. FLIR Tools app supports various features that increasing effectiveness.

Blackview BV9900 Pro specs

Blackview BV9900 Pro is an effective troubleshooting tool for home, office, and industries. The smartphone carries MediaTek Helio P90 Octa-Core AI processor coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The smartphone hosts a 5.84-inch FHD+ waterdrop display with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution.

In-camera department, the user will get a Quad camera module featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth camera, and a 2 -megapixel macro lens. A 16-megapixel camera is present on the front for selfies and video shooting.

It can sustain -30 degrees cold temperature without any lags. It is IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certified smartphone.

Blackview is hosting a customer appreciation flash sale on Aliexpress, and you can grab the BV9900 Pro at a discounted price of $439 till May 2 (3 PM UTC +8). Moreover, the company offering another rugged phone – BV9800 Pro at a discount price of $399 on Aliexpress. If you’re interested to know more, then head over to the official website.

Related: Blackview BV9900 Pro with 4K-video recording and thermal imaging technology available for $439.99

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A premium player in the rugged smartphone market – Blackview is offering luxurious discounts at a grand shopping carnival at AliExpress 328 Anniversary Sale from March 27 to March 31, 2020. The interested users will get discounts of over 60% on most of the Blackview smartphones. It is once in a while offer for the users who are looking to grab a premium rugged smartphone without burning a hole in pockets.

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Various premium smartphones from the wardrobe of Blackview are available on discount at the festival. Namely, Blackview BV9900 Pro received a cut of 24% and is now retailing for $417 at Aliexpress. Moreover, devices like BV9800 Pro, A80 Pro are some devices getting 24% and 44% discount respectively.

DIscounted Blackview smartphones

Blackview BV9900 Pro

The Chinese smartphone maker recently announced the Blackview BV9900 Pro featuring exemplary features to standby in every rough and tough situation. It is the world’s fastest thermal enabled rugged smartphone. A way ahead than its predecessors the Blackview BV9900 Pro carries thermal imaging camera, rugged design with IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications and much more.

Blackview BV9900 Pro comes powered with MediaTek Helio P90 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal store. In the camera department, the user will get a SOny 48-Megapixel camera along with the other two sensors. It can even work under the -30 degree Celcius temperatures, thanks to the IceMode.

Users can grab it for the price of $417, which is actually 24% off than the usual price.

Grab Black BV9900 Pro at discount

Blackview BV9800 Pro 

It is retailed at the price of $379 at the grand shopping carnival at AliExpress 328 Anniversary Sale.

It was launched last year as the Blackview’s first thermal rugged smartphone with several advantages. The affordable yet powerful smartphone also possesses a massive battery to keep the phone running for a longer period.

The Key Features of the Blackview BV9800 Pro is its thermal image camera, rugged design with IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications and a huge 6580 mAh battery to facilitate for several days on standby. The user gets a 48-megapixel ultra-clear camera on the rear side. It is powered with MediaTek Helio P70 processor and sports a 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Grab BlackView BV9800 from Aliexpress

Blackview A80 Pro

It is an entry-level rugged smartphone offering competitive specifications at the discounted price of $89.59. It is retailing at a 44% discounted price than the usual selling price via AliExpress.

The lower price doesn’t mean that there’s any kind of compensation on the build quality, it remains thorough across all the Blackview smartphones. However, the Blackview A80 Pro embeds a quad-camera module featuring a Sony 13-megapixel sensor. There’s a 4680 mAh battery to ensure the phone remains working even if there’s no power supply for days. It is powered with MediaTek Helio P25 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB external storage.

At price under $100 you will get a 6.49-inch HD+ in-cell waterdrop display. The aesthetic and slim body design is another advantage of the device.

Grab Blackview A80

These are some highlights of the grand shopping carnival at AliExpress 328 Anniversary Sale. You can head over here to learn more about the discounted items.

Blackview donates masks to Italy amidst the novel coronavirus crisis

The leading rugged smartphone maker, Blackview has donated fifty thousand masks to Italy to help the country through such an outrageous situation. It is a much required medical resource required by everyone in Italy.

Moreover, Blackview is even working with Italy Aid Centre to procure more masks and deliver them to medical professionals and normal people. “Fifty thousand masks are far not enough to settle the medical resources shortage, but we just want to do something, as much as we can to help them”, said Blackview. The company has an enriching history of innovating new technologies for the past 7 years is continually supporting Italy by donating masks.

The company even facilitated the affected people with masks in France, the Czech Republic, and Portugal.

Related: Blackview gets Red Dot Award; Launches BV9900 Pro rugged smartphone

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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.

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The present phone design includes a slim build, metal frame, glass back and other design elements that add colour and charm to the smartphones. All these come at the expense of the phone’s durability as glass is likely going to crack when the phone falls down on a hard surface. In most cases, except for some flagship models, there is usually no water resistance property.

However, there are some categories of workers, professionals and artisans who would rather prefer to trade the aesthetics for a rugged build. How about having a smartphone that brings ruggedness and still remains sleek? That is what the Blackview BV9800 Pro brings to the table.

The rugged smartphone was launched late 2019 and since then, it has received positive media coverage, rave reviews and praises from users around the globe. The BV9800 Pro has several superior features than traditional smartphones. It is waterproof up to 1.5m, can survive accidental drops, and will also work in extreme weather or temperatures.

For the average hiker, sailor, adventurer or outdoor enthusiast, this great rugged smartphone is a reliable tool that will keep you connected no matter where you are, or what you’re doing. For people who work outdoors or in harsh environments like construction workers, electricians or fishermen, this phone is designed just for you.

Another amazing thing about BV9800 Pro is that it can let you see heat with the built-in FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging camera, ideal for personal and industrial applications. It can be used to find hot spots, people or animals in the dark, detect the electrical failure and moisture issues in a building.

It is also equipped with a 48MP Sony camera for ultra-clear images and includes night scene mode for bright nighttime images. Extra useful features include a massive 6580mAh battery for extended battery life, three positioning systems — GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou — so you can find your way anywhere in the world. There is also a barometer that is used by the phone’s Altimeter application and a well-positioned fingerprint reader that sits just below the power button.

You can visit the Blackview Store or Aliexpress to check out more details about the Blackview BV9800 Pro.

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Blackview had promised to launch the BV9900 rugged flagship just on time for Christmas and today it went live with a limited sale that allows the first 200 buyers to get it at just $299.99! To be one of them, just visit the product page on Aliexpress to snap up the limited coupon. If you missed the chance, you can still get it with a 34% discount for just $329.99 until December 24th at midnight.

Blackview BV9900 is the first rugged smartphone to come with the Sony® 48MP in a quad-camera setup as well as operating temperature as low as -30℃. Of course, being a flagship device means high performance and BV9900 delivers thanks to the potent MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Below, you can see the unboxing video together with AnTuTu benchmark.

Besides the usual stuff, you also get earphones and a screen protector. Everything looks of high quality. As for its performance, the device scores 222,120 points on Antutu so you can expect fast and fluid performance in operation and games.

As mentioned above, the new flagship can function under extreme temperatures as low as -30℃. The user can still use 4 basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, Camera. It also features a heart rate sensor, air quality sensor, barometer, hygrometer, UV meter sensor for a more user-friendly experience.

Back to the world premiere sale, Blackview offers another surprise. One of the BV9900 buyers who purchase the device until December 24th, will randomly be chosen by the company and will receive a $1000 non-threshold coupon! So if you’re interested, don’t hesitate to snap up now and you may end up with a $1000 coupon!

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Blackview BV9900 is the company’s annual flagship smartphone and of course, it has attracted high attention from media and users. According to the information we have so far, it will have flagship-grade specs and -as always- excellent waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof performance. But what about its design? The Chinese manufacturer released a video yesterday to demonstrate the design of the upcoming device.

The phone is very compact as it sports a 5.84″ display. Its dimensions are 156.5 x 78.3 x 14.2mm and it weighs 264g. As you can imagine, it can be controlled singlehandedly thanks to its small size. The front panel is covered by Gorilla Glass 5 which raises the bar for protection against drops. On the top of the display, the waterdrop notch houses a 16MP selfie camera that supports bokeh effect and beauty mode.

The frame of the device is made of aluminum alloy and on the left side, it hosts the SIM slot and a programmable button that can be customized to trigger a shortcut function or quickly open a dedicated app. On the right side lies the fingerprint sensor for quick unlock while below it you can find the barometer, air quality sensor, and hygrometer. The top is clean and at the bottom side, there’s the Type-C charging port that also acts as a headphone jack.

The back of the phone is covered with high-class textured silica gel, producing a warm feeling and protecting the device from drops and scratches. The quad-camera is located at the top left and hosts a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a Sony® IMX582 48MP camera, a 5MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash. On the bottom left, the heart rate sensor and an ultraviolet intensity meter are placed.

Overall, it looks great and the company has put a lot of work in improving the build quality. As you may already know, the BV9900 will launch globally on December 23rd at the discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase it from the Blackview Official Store at Aliexpress. During the same period, the new BV-SW02 smartwatch will be available for purchase at just $39.99 (50% off)! You can add it to your cart right now to be notified when it goes live. Also, you can join the Giveaway for both BV9900 and BV-SW02 here.

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Blackview BV9900 is the latest flagship from the company and it was announced recently, making fans of rugged phones excited about the new device. But an announcement is never enough so Blackview just released a durability test video to demonstrate just how indestructible the phone really is.

As you can see in the video above, the phone survives extreme tests like fire burning, dust jetting, rolled over by a car, drop test, and 19-hour cement burial. In addition to these tests, the Chinese manufacturer has increased the operating temperature of the BV9900 and it now ranges from -30℃ to 55℃. In the video, you can see that you can still make phone calls even though the device remained in the fridge at -30℃ for over 21 hours. Four basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, and Camera can be used at such a low temperature.

The video proves that when Blackview talks about IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810G military standard, they are serious. Of course, the main selling points of the BV9900 do not end with its durability. In terms of specs, it’s no less impressive. It’s a flagship-grade device and you can see all the specs here.

The phone will make its world premiere on December 23rd at a discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase BV9900 at Blackview Official Store at AliExpress. You can add it to your cart in advance to get notified when the sale starts. By the way, on the same day, the new Blackview BV-SW02 smartwatch of the company will also go on sale at a 50% off discount (just $39.99). Lastly, you can join the giveaway of both devices here for a chance to be one of the 10 lucky winners.

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It seems that Blackview left the best part for the end of the year since the company is planning to launch two more new products on December 6th. We are talking about the Blackview BV9900 rugged smartphone and BV-SW02 business & sports smartwatch.

According to the landing page released today, the Blackview BV9900 seems perfect for every user thanks to its complete set of features. First and foremost, as a rugged phone, it carries IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810G certifications. And it makes a big step forward on its practicality as it now can work in temperatures as low as -30℃. Really useful in countries with so low temperatures as common smartphones are having a hard time operating there.

In addition to its rugged character, the BV9900 takes the lead in becoming the first rugged phone with a 48MP AI camera in a quad setup. The setup consists of the Sony® 48MP sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro camera.

The rest of the main specs are flagship-grade and include MediaTek’s top SoC Helio P90 backed by 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage that enable users to run games and applications seamlessly without any lag.

There’s also a 5.84″ FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch with Gorilla Glass 5 on top and the phone houses a 4380mAh battery inside. Besides, There is also NFC, 38 global LTE network bands with dual-LTE/dual VoLTE support. And to make the phone even more complete, Blackview equips the device with a heart rate monitor, barometer, hygrometer and ultraviolet intensity meter. All these are coordinated by Android 9 Pie.

The second new product that will hit the market on Monday is the new smartwatch of the company, BV-SW02, and all the features you expect too see are there: 5ATM waterproofing, 15-day daily use on a single charge, 12 sports modes, and two straps included in the package.

If you are interested, you can add the Blackview BV9900 and the BV-SW02 to your cart now to be the first to know their global open sale. Also, Blackview is recruiting 10 trial users to test the BV9900 and BV-SW02. and send the products to them for free. You can join the Blackview BV9900 Giveaway on the company’s official website.

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Last month, Blackview released its new flagship series BV9800 which initially debuted on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform. After successfully raising $532,928.62 in funds, the BV9800/Pro are now available through Blackview’s official store, Indiegogo and Aliexpress too.

The killer feature of the BV9800 Pro is its thermal imaging function and most people are fascinated by it as it lets you see, measure heat and take awesome IR pictures. It is different than the traditional thermal camera as the Chinese manufacturer integrates FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging camera into the BV9800 Pro, so you can carry it with you wherever you go.

Today, Blackview released a video showing how to use the thermal imaging feature. As you can see, the operation is simple and similar to a normal camera. Just tap the MyFLIR app on the device to get started. It sports 4 modes: Photo, Video, YouTube Live (for live streaming), and Time-lapse. Also, you can see the difference in temperature in real-time.

The MyFLIR app also allows you to thermally tune level and span, adjust parameters, and much more. To be specific, the shape of a cross, as shown in the video, displays the spot temperature, and it can be moved to detect the temperature of different points. The shape of a square can measure the average temperature of the enclosed area which can be reduced or enlarged in equal proportion.

And there are 9 different color palettes. Generally, the “Icon” color scheme is the most commonly used. But don’t worry about what color mode you are in. You can always go back and change the colors after you take a picture.

It seems that the Blackview BV9800 Pro is a cool device to have fun with but it’s much more than that. It is very useful for both indoor and outdoor use: You can detect leaks, thermal insulation problems, hot wires, etc in a building but you can also use it to look for animals (or people) in the woods even on the darkest night.

Blackview BV9800 Pro Full Specs

• IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G
• FLIR® Lepton® & Sony® 48MP camera
• 6580mAh battery, wireless charging
• Helio P70 Octa-core SoC
• 6GB+128GB
• GPS & GLONASS & BeiDou, air pressure sensor
• 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop screen
• 16MP front camera
• NFC, Global LTE bands
• Support Walkie Talkie, infrared remote
• Android 9

Visit the promo page on the company’s official site to experience the amazing thermal world and see stuff that you couldn’t otherwise see.

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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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Manufacturers are always working on developing their next devices and today, the CEO of Blackview teased the upcoming Blackview A80 Pro on his Facebook page. The photo doesn’t reveal the whole body of the device but from what is revealed, we can tell that the phone will be coming with a quad-camera setup located on the top left corner of the back cover. Also, there is a fingerprint sensor placed on the back, the good old classic spot for most phones.

Following the tease from the CEO, another render appeared showcasing a device in three colors. According to the source, the photo shows the Blackview A80 Pro as it too comes with a quad-camera setup and its body is slim with 3D glass applied. The render suggests that the phone could be available in Black, Red, and a trendy Gradient color. However, there is no information about the color palette of the gradient one.

As for when the device will hit the market, information say that it will be available this month and that it will be a mainstream device. So far, Blackview is known for its excellent rugged smartphones so, could the Blackview A80 Pro combine rugged features with the design that we see in the photos in order to stand out in the saturated mainstream smartphone market? Time will tell. Until all the specs surface, you can check out the other new models from Blackview, the flagship BV9800 Series that is currently campaigning on Kickstarter until November 8th. The top version BV9800 Pro is on offer for just $429 with a very limited quantity.

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Earlier this month, Blackview launched its latest rugged flagship on the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, BV9800 Pro. In a week, the device (along with the BV9800 standard version) attracted more than 800 backers, raising over $340,000 in funds; nearly 2680% over the expected funding. The amount is impressive and it reveals just how popular the BV9800/BV9800 Pro duo is.

And it couldn’t be any different as rugged flagships are most of the time under-featured. But the new Blackview models sport a Sony® 48MP camera, hardly found on other rugged phones today. In addition, the BV9800 Pro sports two other cameras, a FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging camera and a 5MP camera to provide FLIR MSX®, which lets users see and measure heat. This function is useful for outdoor adventures. In addition, the BV9800 has a 120° ultra-wide 16MP camera for the landscape photos and macro shots, and a 5MP depth camera for Bokeh effect.

The key difference between the BV9800 Pro and the BV9800 are the camera features. Both phones come with IP68 /IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certification and they can withstand water, dust, and drops that are very often when working outside or go on outdoor trips. The last category of users would find the GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou navigation systems support, very handy. Lastly, both come with a 6580mAh battery for long use on a single charge.

What’s more, the phones are packed with top of the line components, including a potent MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, allowing them to compete against other, more expensive rugged smartphones.

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If you’d like to grab a Blackview BV9800/BV9800 Pro or just learn more about the campaign, visit the Kickstarter page here. You can click here to join the giveaway.

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The first thing that came to mind when referring to a thermal camera on a smartphone, was CAT S61/S60. That changed recently as Blackview announced the BV9800 Pro rugged outdoor smartphone that comes with a Thermal camera by FLIR® and boasts a Sony® 48MP camera. The feature went viral last month when the company started the “warm-up” marketing campaign. Almost 2 months later, someone would say that the Blackview BV9800 Pro is a late-comer but let’s see how both the smartphones stack up against each other.

Display & Design

The Blackview BV9800 Pro and the CAT S61 boast the most impressive design and build quality. Both phones boast excellent design and build quality and both have a super rugged body that is waterproof, drop-proof, and dustproof (IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certified). But when it comes to the display, the BV9800 Pro is a clear winner since it comes with a 6.3″ IPS FHD+ display with 19.5:9. On the other hand, the CAT S61 sports a smallish 5.2″ FHD IPS display with the classic 16:9 aspect ratio. The BV9800 Pro looks more fresh and modern thanks to its thin bezels and waterdrop notch while the CAT S61 looks like it came from the past (and it did).

Hardware & Software

If the design and display aren’t your first priorities when buying a rugged phone, then hardware and software definitely are, especially if you consider the price tag. Blackview’s phone is powered by a MediaTek chipset while the CAT S61 is fueled by a Qualcomm chipset. MediaTek’s Helio P70 8-core SoC runs @2.0GHz coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and the S61 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 8-core @2.2GHz backed by just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The BV9800 Pro comes with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box while S61 runs on Android Oreo, with an update to Pie. With these specs in mind, the BV9800 Pro is a clear winner both in hardware and software.

Camera

Moving on to the optics found in both phones, the brand-new Blackview phone comes with Sony’s popular 48MP sensor with night shot mode support as a part of a triple camera setup. The camera setup also includes a FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging sensor and a 5MP sensor assisting with thermal imaging, with an extra flash. Also, there is a 16MP front shooter. The CAT S61 is apparently weaker in this part as it sports a 16MP single rear camera with dual LED flash and an 8MP front shooter.

Battery

Here things are even clearer, as BV9800 Pro houses an enormous 6580mAh battery with wireless charging support. That’s almost 47% bigger than the 4500mAh battery found in CAT S61. Both phones come with an 18W charger though.

Price

Blackview BV9800 Pro is a clear winner in all the factors that matter when it comes to a good user experience so the final factor is the price tag. Believe it or not, the Blackview BV9800 Pro boasts a price that is more than 50% less than that of the CAT S61. The price during the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter is $429 while at the same time the S61 costs around $999! The Kickstarter campaign is in full swing and more than 700 backers have contributred over $290,000. Thanks to that support, the Super Early Bird and Early Bird offers have gone. The good news is Blackview has added a new perks scheme that is the following:

1. $699 for 1 x BV9800 Pro & 1 x BV9800, with a gift of 2*tempered screen protector & 2*Type-C adapter, limited to 100
2. $829 for 2 x BV9800 Pro, with a gift of 2*tempered screen protector & 2*Type-C adapter, limited to 100
3. Re-activate BV9800 Pro US$429 Early Bird offer, limited to 100 this time.

If you are interested, you can visit the Kickstarter campaign page and also participate in the giveaway offered by the company.

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As we’ve informed you last week, the Blackview BV9800 Series is finally available on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform where huge discounts for super early birds are offered. Three Super Early Bird perks are currently available for BV9800 and BV9800 Pro so let’s check them out.

Perk details

BV9800 Pro
Super early bird: $399, limited quantity of 200, packed with a gift of tempered screen protector
Early bird: $429, limited quantity of 300, packed with a gift of tempered screen protector and Type-C adapter
Kickstarter special: $469, unlimited quantity, packed with a gift of tempered screen protector and 3-in-1 data cable

BV9800
Super early bird: $299, limited quantity of 200, packed with a gift of tempered screen protector
Early bird: $329, limited quantity of 300, packed with a gift of tempered screen protector and Type-C adapter
Kickstarter special: $369, unlimited quantity, packed with a gift of tempered screen protector and 3-in-1 data cable

The BV9800 series gained skyrocketing popularity among rugged smartphone fanatics and outdoor adventurers since it features exceptional thermal imaging functions and a top Sony® 48MP camera, the same that most 48MP phones are using. Let’s take a glance at what the box has to offer.

The BV9800 Pro box includes the phone, a pair of earphones (that’s a surprise), a charging adapter, a USB Type-C cable, a screen protector, a user manual, a shaped card, and a SIM ejector.

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In terms of design, build quality, hardware configuration, and performance, both the BV9800 and BV9800 Pro are quite promising. Both sport a 6.3″ IPS FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch design that hosts the 16MP selfie camera. In addition, the good old 3.5mm headphone jack is present while the bottom hosts the USB Type-C port. What’s more, the BV9800/BV9800 Pro come equipped with a fingerprint sensor placed on the right side.

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Of course, they continue to be rugged flagships so both come with IP68/IP69K waterproof body and MIL-STD-810G certification. In addition, there is GPS, GLONASS and Beidou triple navigation system as well as a big, 6580mAh battery. Definitely an ideal configuration for outdoor enthusiasts or adventurers. And their performance is no slouch either as they feature MediaTek’s Helio P70 8-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage expandable via a microSD slot.

All the above are standard to most Blackview rugged phones but the killer feature of the Series is the 48MP triple rear camera on both phones and the FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging camera found in the Pro version. It is a 5MP camera assisted with thermal imaging.

Now the Blackview BV9800 series is available on Kickstarter. If you love outdoor adventures and you need a rugged phone, then you maybe be interested in the Blackview BV9800 series. Don’t forget that the Pro version can let you see the heat and capture every good moment with the 48MP Sony camera. You can back the campaign over here.

Besides the Kickstarter campaign, Blackview also launched a giveaway on its official website to recruit 10 testers for the BV9800 and BV9800 Pro. Visit the promotion activity to try your luck.

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Gizmochina along with Blackview is conducting 3 units Blackview BV9800 Pro Smartphones as giveaway gift to three lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win these amazing gift.

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Blackview BV9800 Pro comes with a built-in FLIR Lepton thermal imaging camera that locates the heat source and translates it into a thermal image. That’s incredible. BV9800 Pro is an ultra-rugged smartphone that’s strong, tough and reliable. As the handset achieves IP69K rating, no matter when it’s caught by pouring rain, or falls on the rough concrete surface, it stays intact and unscathed. Powered by Helio P70 processor and 6GB of RAM, this Blackview smartphone runs smoothly. Amazingly, the BV9800 Pro ships with Sony 48MP rear camera, which can take colorful and beautiful images. With the 16MP front facing camera, you can take delicate selfies and vlogs. What surprised me is its long battery life, the BV9800 Pro is fueled by 6580mAh battery, which can give you 30 hours of music playtime.

You can click here to get more information about the Blackview BV9800 Pro.

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Users think that rugged phones and good cameras don’t mix well and that’s not entirely wrong as most rugged smartphones come with mediocre camera capabilities. Blackview is about to change that with its new BV9800 Series that comes equipped with 3 top-notch cameras: a thermal camera for detecting heat and forming a thermal image, a Sony® 48MP camera for capturing stunning moments, as well as a thermal-image assisted camera.

According to the Chinese manufacturer, the BV9800 Pro is created for serious adventurers and, in a way, the owner invites mystery, thrill, and safety to a journey. The first killer feature, -the thermal camera- It can become life-saving in certain circumstances. By detecting heat, it helps you increase situational awareness and safety. For example, when camping out alone, you can use it to detect wild animals around so you can take measures before they approach and attack you.

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The thermal camera can become handy for wildlife photographers as many animals are naturally camouflaged and very hard to see with a naked eye, even when they’re in plain sight. Using the thermal camera, the photographer can spot an animal’s heat (unless hidden by foliage or behind terrain) and know where to point the camera to take a photo. With the exact position of the animal known, you can change the lens to the Sony® 48MP camera to capture photos of animals in their natural environments. It can even work in the dark.

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Speaking about the Sony® 48MP rear camera, it is the second killer feature of BV9800 Pro. Among many low-pixel cameras in rugged phones, the BV9800 Pro has an advantage as it is able to capture great details even on close-up shots. And the night-shot mode tracks low-light and night time photography effortlessly.

The BV9800 Pro is easy to carry around despite its 322g weight. After all, it is a flagship rugged phone and armoring a smartphone isn’t exactly a piece of cake. So, if you are on the hunt for the absolute best rugged smartphone right now, the BV9800 Pro is a one-way road. Durability, high performance, and the top camera setup in a rugged smartphone, BV9800 Pro is the best choice to date.

The Blackview BV9800 Series will land on Kickstarter crowdfunding platform on October 18th and the company is already running a huge Giveaway to recruit 10 testers to help with testing devices and give feedback to engineers. Everyone can have a chance to become a trial user by just participating. You can find out more about the activity here.

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