The Blackview BV9500 Pro is not only a smartphone that can take a beating but one that also contains impressive features. Blackview is a well known brand in the rugged smartphone segment and well this is one of its rugged smartphone we are talking about today.
Besides the IP rating, the smartphone has a nice build in bulky way but still manages to have a level of appeal. So much for the ‘Pro’ label and the chronological order, the smartphone is not really much of an upgrade to its predecessor.
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Blackview BV9500 Pro Key Specs and Features
- 5.7-inch IPS LCD Display, 2160 X 1080 pixels
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 CPU
- 6GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage, up to 256GB Memory Card
- 16MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera
- 13MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 10,000 mAh Non Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
You can’t but excuse the fact that the Blackview BV9500 Pro is a rugged smartphone, hence you would not mind it’s bulkiness. It is much needed to give the phone the waterproof and dust proof too.
Covered with a tough polycarbonate casing with metallic frame and an overall sturdy build. At the sides, the bezels are quite reduced but at the top and bottom there is a more evident bezel presence.
The screen on this smartphone is quite nice with a size of 5.7-inch and also an ideal resolution. Relying on an LTPS LCD screen, the Blackview BV9500 Pro does not heat up easily like other screens. As for the resolution, the smartphone has 2160 X 1080 pixels with decent contrast.
Battery and Camera
For power, the Blackview BV9500 Pro has a giant battery that would last says and suitable for traveling. Sipping juice from a 10, 000 mAh behemoth battery, you can be confident of over 2 days of power conveniently with normal usage of listening to songs, surfing the net and other things.
Being a rugged smartphone it still manages to keep up with the latest trends in the smartphone industry like the dual rear camera seen here.
Selfie is taken with a 13MP camera from Samsung placed up front. Employing the optics of both a 16MP main camera and an assisting 5MP sensor is a pretty nice mix.
Hardware and Software
Running the show on the inside, the Blackview BV9500 Pro is placed In the hands of a MediaTek Octa-core chipset. This being, the Helio P23 processor with a lot gusto and a a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU to assist. It is not a bad arrangement for a rugged smartphone as it should be able to do.well even in intensive use.
Furthermore, there is 6GB of RAM for hitch free multitasking on the device and storage of files is don in a 64GB space provided by Blackview from the get go. Acquiring the smartphone means you now have a device that runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo from the factory.
Blackview BV9500 Pro Price and Availability
The Blackview BV9500 Pro price in Nigeria starts at around 156, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal from various online stores. Price starts at around $370 at leading online stores.
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Blackview BV9500 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Blackview BV9500 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P23
- GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Green, Yellow
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano Sim
- SIM Count: Single/Dual Sim
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (402 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 16MP + 5MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 13MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- 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+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/WMV/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 10, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
