Blackview debuted its BV8800 rugged smartphone a couple of weeks ago and those who’ve been waiting to get their hands on the device can finally rejoice as it’s now available for a steal – priced at just $199.99 – through early bird offers on AliExpress.

The quicker you head over to purchase the smartphone, the better your chances are to bag the device at its low launch price since the offer is limited to only 500 units with a $20 coupon.

Once those 500 units are sold out, the device will be on sale for $239.99, which is still a sweet deal for what the device has to offer. More on this below.

These early bird offers are effective until January 14, 2022 (PT), so you might want to act quickly to snag yourself the BV8800 from Blackview at a great price.

Considering the price, Blackview does not seem to be cutting any corners with its new rugged smartphone compared to the competition.

For starters, the device comes with MIL-STD-810H certification which should help keep your mind at ease as you won’t have to worry about damaging the phone with regular outdoor activities.

Matter of fact, while outdoors, the camera setup on the device will also help you capture some crisp and clear images or videos thanks to the various camera features that we’ll talk more about.

Breeze through work or games with no lag or stutter

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Unlike most other rugged smartphones, the Blackview BV8800 does not compromise on performance. The device comes equipped with the powerful MediaTek G96 SoC that boasts an AnTuTu score of 301167.

Adding to that, the device sports 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM coupled with 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage to help ensure a lag-free user experience whether it’s just to browse the web, use social media apps, or even to play mobile games.

To keep the processor, and the phone cool, the device packs 3D copper pipe liquid cooling technology which dissipates the heat efficiently to keep the phone running optimally even after long periods of usage or while using resource-intensive apps.

Blackview’s Doke 3.0 OS that’s based on Android 11 brings a huge overhaul compared to the company’s previous Doke 2.0 skin. Apart from the UI tweaks, Doke OS 3.0 also brings some under the hood optimizations to keep things running smoothly.

Of course, like most other Android 11-touting smartphones, you can expect to see gesture navigation, smart app pre-loading, and more. It also brings an upgraded Notebook app that supports recording, handwriting, reminding, encryption, etc.

Non-stop entertainment with the Blackview BV8800

That MediaTek G96 SoC we spoke about earlier also comes in handy to drive the phone’s Full HD+ 90Hz display that has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz to give mobile gamers an edge over others.

Apart from that, thanks to the massive 8380mAh battery, worrying about your phone running out of juice will be a thing of the past. The battery could last a few days with moderate usage before having to top it off.

Speaking of charging, the device supports 33W flash charging which will help you charge the phone’s large battery in a short amount of time. In fact, the Blackview BV8800 can even charge other devices via reverse charging capabilities.

Blackview even claims that the device can offer up to 720 hours of standby time and up to 34 hours of music/audio playback. Now that’s something that’s unheard of with regular smartphones — irrespective of the price.

Unlock your inner creativity

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The AI quad-camera setup on the rear of the phone offers a lot of flexibility to allow you to get creative while capturing images or even videos. The 50MP ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor brings big improvements in terms of light sensitivity and color fidelity.

Thus, images shot via the phone retain a good amount of detail and clarity while keeping the colors as close to life-like as possible.

The Blackview BV8800 also packs a 20MP IR night vision camera backed by two infrared LEDs that allow you to capture images even in complete darkness. This shouldn’t be confused with the night modes on standard phones that simply leave the shutter open for longer to bring more light in.

Not only does this help capture photos at night, but you can also even use this IR camera to detect pinhole cameras in areas such as hotel rooms, which is a big concern these days.

For those who love to capture landscapes, the phone also has an 8MP 117° ultra-wide-angle lens. And for selfie lovers, the BV8800 comes equipped with a 16MP front camera that’s powered by ‘Tetrapixel’ technology that helps capture brighter images.

On the video front, the device supports 2K video recording with up to 30 frames per second which offers a lot more details than recording at a Full HD resolution.

The phone for outdoor enthusiasts

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Since the phone is built like a tank, outdoor enthusiasts can focus on their adventure without having to worry about the phone picking up dents, the screen shattering, or being damaged by water.

These claims aren’t just marketing tactics as they are backed up by the fact that the device is MIL-STD-810H certified, a bump up from the revised MIL-STD-810 certification.

It even meets IP68 & IP69K waterproof ratings which means you can even take the phone for a swim without any worries. Thanks to the high-quality rugged materials used to build the device, it can even withstand the severest of environments.

Feature-wise, it even packs an air pressure sensor for hiking and mountaineering activities and also comes with support for GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo for precise navigation.

Specifications

Here are the complete specifications of the Blackview BV8800:

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As you can tell, the Blackview BV8800 has a lot to offer for an early bird price of just $199.99 on AliExpress. Be it performance, optics, or durability, the smartphone excels in all fields.

So if you’re ready to pick one up for yourself, head here to grab it soon before the deal runs out.

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About Blackview: The company manufactures rugged and durable smartphones, smartwatches, earphones, tablets, and even laptops. Blackview serves customers from over 80 countries and regions.

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