- BlackView Explore 1 brings severe power and durability to the robust smartphone category
- Dual-Display Design adds an unconventional twist that may be appealing to adventurous users
- Massive 20,000 mAh battery prioritizes endurance for long outdoor or field use
BlackView Explore 1 Rugged smartphone introduces several unconventional elements that make it stand out, though not always for clear reasons.
This device is built for demanding environments and long -term use and seems to pack almost anything in a single frame.
With its double-display layout, an infrared remote control and a “flame retardation” requirement, the device seems to combine serious technique with a few marveling extras.
A performance-heavy design for harsh environments
Built around the Mediatek Dimensity 7050 processor, Explore 1 runs on an octa-core setup consisting of two cortex-A78 kernels clumsy to 2.4 GHz and six cortex-A55 kernels at 2.0 GHz.
It is available in two configurations: one with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage and another with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Both variants support LPDDR5 memory and include what Blackview calls “virtual expansion.”
This feature allows for temporary memory expansion up to 24 GB or 32 GB using part of the internal storage.
It mimics additional ram to smoother multitasking, but does not provide the same persistent performance as physical memory.
The phone also supports MicroSD extension up to 2 TB, ensuring plenty of room for offline storage.
Blackview’s decision to add a secondary 2.01-inch rear screen is one of the most unusual choices of exploration 1.
The most important 6.78-inch 2.4K IPS panel is running at 120Hz, while the smaller screen is likely to serve for messages or preview of cameras.
Whether this rear screen provides meaningful utility or just a news factor is unclear.
The phone also includes an infrared remote control feature that allows users to operate TV and other home appliances, an old feature that few modern smartphones still include.
Explore 1’s camera system occurs ambitious and combines a 64MP main sensor, a 20MP night vision camera and a 50MP front lens.
BlackView mentions the inclusion of AI tools to improve image clarity and adapt to different lighting conditions, but without independent testing its capacity remains uncertain.
Driving on DOKEOS 4.2 Based on Android 15, it supports a comprehensive range of 5G, 4G and Legacy Networks.
Under the cap there is a 20,000 mAh battery that promises prolonged use, supported by 55W fast charging; But at 638g it is much heavier than typical devices.
This device carries IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications and places it among robust smartphones designed for work under extreme conditions.
The most eyebrow-collecting feature is perhaps mention of “flame retardation.”
BlackView does not explain what this entails, whether it is the phone’s exterior materials or internal security protection – and without supporting data the requirement feels more like a marketing gimmick than a verifiable feature.
The price for £ 206.15 at Banggood, Blackview Explore 1 features look great on the paper, even if its reliability remains uncertain.
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