Blackview BV9700 Pro rugged smartphone

The Blackview BV9700 Pro is a generational update on a mature range of ruggedised devices. We'd like to see better components (CPU and GPU) in the next iteration though, even if it means higher prices. It's time for someone to shine in 2020.

Fantastic value for money; Modularity concept; P70 performance

802.11n; USB port is not covered; Smallish battery

Blackview BV9700 Pro hands-on: A mid-range rugged phone with optional night camera

I like the look of the Blackview BV9700 Pro . I reviewed the BV9600 Pro in January -- and apart from its weight, it was a nice streamlined rugged phone. I have found the recent rugged phones from Doogee -- the S60 , S80 and especially the S90 -- cumbersome for my small hands.

Useful Toolbox apps; Fast under multi-app load; Additonal night camera

Night camera complex to install; No QR code reader as standard; Scanty install instructions

Blackview BV9700 Pro Smartphone Review: Rugged phone measures heart rate and air purity

Shock-resistant and waterproof. Buyers of a Blackview smartphone are on the safe side if they need to use the device in stormy conditions. The robust design is not only visually pleasing, it is also IP68, IP69k and MIL-STD certified. But do not trust everything the manufacturer says! Find out in which areas you should not rely on the manufacturer's claims in our review.

The Blackview BV9700 Pro impressed us with its strong exteriors. Its performance has significantly i...

robust case; good system performance; IP68, IP69k and MIL-STD 810G certified;

very long USB Type-C connector necessary; wrong display size specifications; slow storage card reader; slow Wi-Fi;