Blackview BV8800 review

27 May 2022


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almost everything is good, yeah I agree with "why notch"? bezel is quite big. And how is software support? IMO this type of phones need 3+ years support.

    you have to suffer, 27 May 2022this phone has fm radio but... no 3.5mm jack?? how does tha... moremaybe this phone have built-in antenna like cheap Redmi 8, 8A etc

      fastanddubious, 27 May 2022U don't buy a rugged phone because u want to carry it ... moreThat doesn't make sense.
      You can build a rugged phone, that is much more pocketable than this. You just have to give up the screen size and battery capacity. Have a look at the Samsung S8 Active. There are other options too.

      You can also get something like the iPhone 13 Mini, or ASUS ZenFone 8, then slap them into a really bulky/durable case.... which is what most people in construction do from what I've seen.

        The night mode shots (monochrome) looks like scene on horror movie especially the paranormal one....😅

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          • Wiseman
          • 2An
          • 28 May 2022

          I liked my 6600 pro till I lost everything,, never knew what happened, I rebooted phone , well not freezing up no more, but now ,I can't download nothing from my laptop, it don't recognize phone,, then theirs the crazy adds I deleted before always coming up,, I emailed blacevirw they ask questions I couldn't answer because the phone had deleted all my records,,,if I can get it working again right I be happy

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            • Lccy
            • n1k
            • 28 May 2022

            I like the photos from the main camera, they look natural, and because of the 32mm equivalent focal length, there's much less perspective distortion than all the top ranking flagship cameras with 23/24mm equivalent lenses. ZTE is the only manufacturer that recognises this problem, but unfortunately, they have to use smaller sensors to implement a 35mm equivalent lens and they left out the 24 on this year's phones.

            When everyone is competing to fit the largest sensor for lower noise, better dynamic range etc, the use of ever wider lenses results in poorer corner sharpness like in the Xiaomi mi 11 ultra, but more importantly, your subject will look distorted if you try and fill the frame, otherwise your subject will take up a smaller proportion of the frame.

              I am actually surprised that this phone didnt get 3.5 stars.

              Yes the rugged build and great battery are great to have but for 350euros in 2022
              -the performance is the worst you can get for the money
              -the bezels and weight/dimensions are terrible
              -the software support with be almost to no existent and not only that but it comes with android 11 out of the box
              -no headphone jack/microSD etc and only 1 bottom speaker
              -bad display for the price.

              Is this supposed to be a very expensive tough brick just for calls? Are there many people out there nowadays that ask for these devices??

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                • Anonymous
                • 0%R
                • 27 May 2022

                SpiritWolf, 27 May 2022Somehow reminds me my old (pretty rugged for that time) Sie... moreNo way, I had one too at school! I remember the metal piece you could remove, very cool phone from the pre-smartphone era ^^

                  Kangal, 27 May 2022I mean, just look at those dimensions: Dimensions = 176.2 ... moreU don't buy a rugged phone because u want to carry it around, do you?

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                    • Tom
                    • gyg
                    • 27 May 2022

                    "And here are photos of our usual posters taken with the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G. You can see how it stacks up against the competition. Feel free to browse around and pit it against other phones from our extensive database."


                    ok then

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                      • cyber
                      • S2D
                      • 27 May 2022

                      another one assembled from the trash bin,its big,bad and ugly

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                        • Anonymous
                        • akj
                        • 27 May 2022

                        Anonymous, 27 May 2022Rugged phones don't make any sense these days. Any pho... moreThey are used primarily by construction workers

                          Somehow reminds me my old (pretty rugged for that time) Siemens M65. Maybe the colours.

                          And main camera is really good for a such kind of phone.

                            Kangal, 27 May 2022Girls: ...umh, are you happy to see me? Girls: Or is that ... moreI mean, just look at those dimensions:
                            Dimensions = 176.2 x 83.5 x 17.7 mm (6.94 x 3.29 x 0.70 in)
                            Weight = 367 g (12.95 oz)
                            That's heavier and larger than the behemoth ASUS RoG 5 !!!

                            For most people, the limit or size of a large phone is:
                            Weight = 200 grams
                            Dimensions = 160mm x 78mm x 9.0mm
                            ....anything heavier, thicker, taller, or wider starts to become a problem for the hand, ergonomics, the modern-day clothing and pockets.

                              this phone has fm radio but... no 3.5mm jack?? how does that even work???

                                Girls: ...umh, are you happy to see me?
                                Girls: Or is that just a Blackview BV8800 in your pocket?
                                Guys: Yes.

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                                  • Zero
                                  • Km1
                                  • 27 May 2022

                                  Only the Galaxy Active are the ones who has a purpouse: being phones made for archeologist who goes to long time outside

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • KAm
                                    • 27 May 2022

                                    Rugged phones don't make any sense these days. Any phone can have a basic level of protection with a case and screen protector. Almost all phones are water resistant upto some degree. All come with toughened glass as well. Big battery is present too.

                                    So the difference between a regular phone and rugged phone is barely there, apart from the abnormally huge battery. Rugged phones hardly have anything else to set them apart from other phones. They're not even rugged because their screen is still made of fragile glass that will break easily

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Lkg
                                      • 27 May 2022

                                      This is the battery xiaomi needs to use if they want to score over 90h here.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Lkg
                                        • 27 May 2022

                                        Since it has a tablet battery basically and full HD screen, I thought some number would be better like over 30h for video and browsing.

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