Blackview Launches First 5G Thermal Rugged Phones @ MWC 2022
As the world’s largest mobile event drawing the latest innovations and leading-edge technology from companies influencing the industry, the MWC Barcelona 2022 starts from February 28th to March 3rd, and it’s now in full swing. The world-reputed rugged phone brand Blackview announced that two thermal rugged phones – the first 5G thermal rugged phone BL8800 Pro and the most affordable thermal rugged phone BV6600 Pro would attend the MWC 2022 with the global thermal imaging leader FLIR
Starting as a rugged phone provider in 2013, Blackview, though branching into mainstream smartphones, tablets, earphones, and smartwatches industries and growing stronger, has never ceased to seek breakthroughs on rugged phones these years. In relentless pursuit of letting more people Enjoy Smart Life, Blackview has continuously worked hard on R&D and simultaneously introduced the most advanced external technologies, such as thermal imaging, to bring more edges to the rugged phone series. “It has been three years since the cooperation between Blackview and the global thermal imaging leader, aiming at bringing innovative sensing solutions into daily life through thermal imaging,” according to the FLIR Official in an interview. “Following the success on the launch of BV9800 Pro, BV9900 Pro, and BV6600 Pro, Blackview and FLIR are entering a new stage of partnership with a new thermal rugged phone, Blackview BL8800 Pro. By then, users can take a closer look at this new full-fledged BL8800 Pro at MWC 2022 exhibition. ”
Blackview BL8800 Pro: First 5G Thermal Rugged Phone
BL8800 Pro, Thermal by FLIR. The upcoming BL8800 Pro has a lot to expect. As the fourth Blackview thermal imaging rugged phone, the BL8800 Pro, with the FLIR® Lepton® thermal camera, moves further on the thermal imaging performance backed by continuous testing and improvements over the software and hardware. Users will fully appreciate the power of thermal imaging when detecting electrical faults, checking whether the pipe is clogging, finding the lost teammates, and avoiding dangerous animals outdoors as an inspecting and rescue tool. There are more funny usages, such as taking hilarious thermal selfies to impress others with high-tech fashion for socializing, locating the most comfortable indoor place to sit down, finding hidden pets, or checking how fresh the bread is. Everything turns out cool with thermal imaging.
BL8800 Pro: Innovative 5G Technology Support
The lightning-fast 5G technology has swept the mobile industry. Blackview is committed to promoting the development of 5G communications and boosting wider use worldwide. There’re only two 5G smartphones called BL6000 Pro (the world’s first 5G and toughest rugged phone) and BL5000 (the global first leap-forward game rugged phone), and the BL8800 Pro will become the third by shipping the advanced 7nm processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 ROM.
BL8800 Pro: Powerful at All Fronts
To get out of the stereotype — bulky, old-fashioned, and only serving niche users, Blackview always strives to keep its rugged phones with up-to-date technologies and features from the mainstream smartphone market and become modern and indestructible to apply in most scenarios. Any one of the BL8800 Pro specifications, when respectively compared, is competitive and attractive. For example, the Samsung® ISOCELL JN1 50MP camera features improved light sensitivity and color fidelity to capture better-quality photos of striking texture and color. Stay powered with the 8380mAh gigantic battery and 33W fast charge. Running at the newly-launched Doke OS 3.0 based on Android 11, the customization, smoothness, and intuitiveness rise to a new level. Undoubtedly, the BL8800 Pro will be one of the most anticipated rugged phones in 2022.
Blackview BV6600 Pro: The Most Affordable Thermal Rugged Phone
is another thermal imaging rugged phone confirmed to showcase at the MWC 2022. Introduced in September 2021, BV6600 Pro has soon impressed users by integrating cutting-edge thermal imaging technology from FLIR® and the ultra-large 8580mAh battery while remaining affordable. The former unfolds a unique way of observing the world, while the latter kills the low battery anxiety with up to 18 days of standby time.
Blackview BL8800: First 5G Night Vision Rugged Phone
Moreover, besides the MWC 2022 news, Blackview also leaked that Blackview BL8800 would soon arrive. The combination of top-notched 5G technology and night vision function brings a whole new experience. It also features compelling specs, including 50MP AI quad cameras, 8380mAh battery with 33W fast charge, and Doke OS 3.0 based on Android 11.
Here are the specifications of the BL8800, BL8800 Pro, and BV6600 Pro:
| Specifications | Blackview BL8800 (5G) | Blackview BL8800 Pro (5G) | (4G) |
| Thermal by FLIR® | No | Yes | Yes |
| Night Vision | Yes | No | No |
| Durability | IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810H | IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810H | IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| RAM & ROM | 8GB + 128GB | 8GB + 128GB | 4GB + 64GB |
| TF Storage | / | / | Up to 128GB Expandable |
| Display | 6.58-inch 2408*1080 FHD+ | 6.58-inch 2408*1080 FHD+ | 5.7-inch 720*1440 HD+ |
| Operating System | Doke OS 3.0 Based on Android 11 | Doke OS 3.0 Based on Android 11 | Doke OS 2.0 Based on Android 11 |
| Front & Rear Camera | 16MP + 50MP/20MP/8MP/0.3MP | 16MP + 50MP/5MP/0.3MP/0.3MP | 8MP + 16MP/5MP |
| Battery | 8380mAh | 8380mAh | 8580mAh |
| Fast Charge | 33W | 33W | 18W |
| Reverse Charge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation | GPS+GLONASS+Beidou+Galileo | GPS+GLONASS+Beidou+Galileo | GPS+GLONASS+Beidou+Galileo |
| Connectivity | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; BT 5.1; Global Bands | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; BT 5.1; Global Bands | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; BT 5.0; Global Bands |
| Fingerprint Unlock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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If expecting a hands-on experience, keep in mind the booth number Hall 7 Booth 7B6 at the MWC 2022 from February 28th to March 3rd. Blackview BL8800 Pro and Blackview BV6600 Pro will exhibit alongside other FLIR® products.
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