Blackview has a lot of experience when it comes to making rugged smartphones. Aside that they also have a number of non rugged smartphones under their belt. One of their rugged smartphone, the Blackview BV7000 Pro is one to sure look out for when it comes to affordable rugged smartphones. The smartphone comes with a number impressive features and a solid build quality.
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Blackview BV7000 Pro Key Specs and Price
- 5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 1920 pixels (440 ppi)
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6757 CPU with 4GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with memory card
- 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- IP68 certification
Design and Display
Rugged smartphones are known for their bulky build and heavy weight so if these things are a turn off for you then you shouldn’t be considering this smartphone. The Blackview BV7000 Pro is quite a beast that can take a beating boasting of a waterproof and dust resistance. With a thickness of 12.6mm and a weight of 223g the smartphone is the real deal owing to its compact and solid ergonomics. Despite its large build the Blackview BV7000 Pro actually has a level of finesse to it and it is available in a number of colours..
Blackview has decided that a befitting full HD display is what this smartphone deserves and it is quite impressive. The Blackview BV7000 Pro comes with a 5.0-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels display. In addition, the smartphone has an impressive pixel density of 441 ppi and an excellent viewing angle.
Battery and Camera
The Blackview BV7000 Pro is equipped with a battery that has a capacity a little above the mediocre battery capacity most smartphones come with. The smartphone has a 3, 500mAh non removable Li-Po battery. So you’d be certain to go through the day without any worries 0f your phone going off under normal usage of course.
Being a rugged smartphone the Blackview BV7000 Pro does quite well in the camera department. The smartphone features a 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash and an 8MP front camera. To an extent this is quite impressive, however, there are still better smartphones with a better camera out there but at the price and the feature it offers this is probably the best you can get.
Hardware and Software
In terms of the hardware, the one featured in this device is not top notch but its not bad either. We’re talking about an Octa-core MediaTek MT6757T processor clocking at a maximum of 1.5GHz. Also, the Blackview BV7000 Pro has an ARM Mali-860 GPU which handles everything from gaming to general graphics munching.
In addition the smartphone has a 4GB RAM which is appealing especially if you’re an hardware enthusiast. You also get 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 128GB with a MicroSD card. The Blackview BV7000 Pro runs an Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a possible update to Nougat or even Oreo.
Blackview BV7000 Pro Price and Availability
The smartphone is available for sale in smartphone retail outlets and online stores. Blackview BV7000 Pro goes for about 68, 000 Naira to 80, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Blackview BV7000 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Blackview BV7000 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Processor: Octa-Core 4 ×1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 + 4 × 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (MediaTek MT6750T)
- GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black
- Dimension: 153 x 78.9 x 12.6 mm
- Weight: 223g
- SIM Type: Micro Sim
- SIM Count: Dual Sim
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 1080 pixels
- Screen Protection: Corining Gorilaa Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED Flash, face ID recognition, auto Focus, face detection, geotagging HD
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 480p Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-: 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type C v2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/FLAC player
- Video Player: Mp4/H.264/H.263 Player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3,5000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
