Good rugged phones are usually expensive and many lack powerful specs. But the Blackview BV7000 Pro is probably the best engineered rugged smartphone to date that has been tested by experts.
The Blackview phone is supplied with all standard accessories. Some additional components include a USB OTG cable, a pair of headphones, and a screen protector. The body of the device has different colors, but the most common color is gold.
Obviously, the BV7000 Pro is a rugged phone as it is thick and heavy. As the people who tested it say, this is one of the most secure smartphones. Considering its price (around $ 250), you end up with a damage-resistant gadget with above average performance.
The phone has an IP-68 rating, which means it is water and dust resistant. Plus, the rugged case ensures that the device will withstand submersion in water, albeit for a short while! Naturally, all ports are covered with special covers to avoid damage. They are easy to close and open.
Appearance
The external characteristics of the smartphone are as follows. The device has a 5 1080p display, which is contrasting and bright. It is clear enough for outdoor use. It is also covered with Gorilla glass 3. Above the display is an 8MP camera. It is great to have an LED indicator and bright backlighting of the capacitive keys.
The industrial look of the phone's metal edges looks stylish. On the sides, you can find buttons that are pleasant to the touch. There is another soft key at the top with which you can customize device control.
The back panel has a rubberized finish with beautiful metallic accents. When it comes to optics, it features a 13MP camera and LED flash.
Most rugged phones don't have fingerprint scanners, but the Blackview 7000 Pro does. The scanner is fast and accurate, and it unlocks the device right from standby. The loudspeaker quality is above average.
Hardware and performance
When it comes to hardware, the Blackview BV7000 Pro is one of the most powerful budget rugged phones out there.
The smartphone comes with an MTK6750 core processor (1.5GHz), 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. You can get a pretty positive experience if you intend to play games (such as Asphalt 8) at their highest graphics. Finally, the phone has no overheating issues as numerous reviews point out.
User interface
The Blackview BV7000 Pro comes with Android 6.0 with a proprietary proprietary interface. This means that the app menu has been redesigned and the icons have been completely redesigned, whether you like it or not.
There are some customization options, such as the ability to change transition effects. In addition, there are quite a few motion and gesture controls. Most importantly, the device has no problem with daily performance. Even after installing a few new apps, this Blackview phone is pretty fast.
Photo quality
When it comes to photo quality, the Blackview phone can take decent shots in daylight, but don't expect any impressive results. The level of detail can be high, but the dynamic range is usually low and the colors are not always accurate.
The camera is not very impressive in low light, as some parts of the photo get dimmed. In addition, some images have a visible red tint. In short, the camera in the device is not the best, but the photos can be good for social media.
When it comes to shooting 1080p video, the result looks a little mediocre as the footage can look too sharp. In addition, the device does not have continuous autofocus.
