Blackview Xplore 2 smartphone ZDNET's key takeaways A well-specced Android that can keep pace with similarly priced hardware.
The 20,000mAh battery is among the largest I've tested on a phone.
Don't expect fluid software and a flagship camera system by Blackview phones. View now at Amazon
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I love my iPhone 17 Pro Max, but even this phone gives me battery anxiety on days when I know I'll be away from a charger for an extended period. So I'm forever attaching wired or wireless power banks. I'm turning a sleek, thin, and light phone into a gigantic, unwieldy brick.
So why not start with a gigantic, unwieldy brick instead of a power bank?
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If this sounds like something you want to do, then the Blackview Xplore 2 might be the smartphone for you.
Blackview has been producing large, ruggedized smartphones with huge batteries for years. If you wanted a rugged smartphone, Blackview was your go-to manufacturer. And with good reason, because these handsets really delivered on quality and reliability.
The Xplore 2 builds on this heritage, creating a smartphone for those who demand ruggedness, reliability, and a big battery.
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