Blackview BL8800 Pro vs BV9200: The Ultimate Rugged Phone Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The BV9200 takes the lead with its significantly faster 66W wired and 30W wireless charging, brighter display, and more modern Helio G96 chipset. However, the BL8800 Pro's Dimensity 700 offers slightly better overall performance and efficiency for some tasks.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Blackview BL8800 Pro | Blackview BV9200 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| CDMA2000 1x | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, May 09 | 2022, December 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, May 09 | Available. Released 2023, January 09 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | 176.2 x 83.5 x 17.7 mm (6.94 x 3.29 x 0.70 in) | 174.5 x 81.8 x 13.6 mm (6.87 x 3.22 x 0.54 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 367 g (12.95 oz) | 310 g (10.93 oz) |
| IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m MIL-STD-810H compliant | IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810H compliant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 480 nits | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| OS | Android 11, Doke-OS 3.0 | Android 12, Doke-OS 3.1 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Thermal imaging, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Penta | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, thermal assisted camera FLIR thermal camera (Lepton module) 2x Auxiliary lens | - |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 16 MP, (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/1.8, 120˚, (ultrawide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with dual speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 33W wired, 31% in 30 min, 100% in 90 min Reverse wired | 66W wired 30W wireless |
| Type | 8380 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Orange, Green | Black, Orange, Green |
| Price | About 300 EUR | About 200 EUR |
Blackview BL8800 Pro
- Slightly better overall performance
- More efficient chipset
- Reverse wired charging
- Durable build quality
- Slower charging speed
- Less bright display
- No wireless charging
Blackview BV9200
- Faster 66W wired charging
- 30W wireless charging
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- More modern chipset (Helio G96)
- Less efficient chipset
- Potentially shorter battery life under heavy load
- May run slightly warmer
Display Comparison
The BV9200 boasts a measured 481 nits of brightness and a 1423:1 contrast ratio, making it noticeably brighter and more vibrant than the BL8800 Pro. While the BL8800 Pro's display is functional, the BV9200 offers a superior viewing experience, especially outdoors. Both likely use similar LCD panel technology, but the BV9200's calibration is clearly better.
Camera Comparison
Camera specs are not fully available for both devices. Assuming similar sensor sizes and configurations, the BV9200's more modern image signal processor (ISP) within the Helio G96 chipset likely results in slightly better image processing and low-light performance. Both phones likely offer decent camera capabilities for a rugged device, prioritizing durability over flagship-level photography.
Performance
The BL8800 Pro's Dimensity 700 (7nm) generally provides slightly better overall performance and efficiency compared to the BV9200's Helio G96 (12nm). The Dimensity 700's newer process node contributes to better power efficiency. Both phones handle everyday tasks well, but the BL8800 Pro might edge out in demanding games or multitasking scenarios. However, the G96's GPU is more modern.
Battery Life
The BV9200's 66W wired charging is a significant advantage, allowing for much faster charging times compared to the BL8800 Pro's 33W charging. The BV9200 also features 30W wireless charging, a feature absent in the BL8800 Pro. Battery capacities are likely similar (around 5000-6000mAh), but the BV9200's charging speed makes a noticeable difference.
Buying Guide
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is ideal for users prioritizing performance and efficiency in a rugged package. The BV9200 is a better choice for those who value fast charging, a brighter display, and a slightly more modern chipset, even if it's less efficient.