This rugged Android is my pick for off-grid adventures - and it's on sale for $250

ZDNET's key takeaways This ruggedized smartphone has a huge battery, a massive 800-lumen flashlight, and a night vision camera. The massive battery does make the handset weigh a hefty 2 pounds. The display can be a bit washed out in bright sunlight. $249.99 at Amazon At Amazon, the Blackview BV7300 is on sale for $250, a 7% discount. You can also apply a $20 coupon, lowering its price further to $230. I remember when smartphones started to use the built-in flash as a flashlight - it was quite revolutionary. While the flash is good enough for many situations, there are times when it is somewhat limited in its power output capacity, and something bigger would be welcomed. Also: The best rugged phones you can buy Enter the Blackview BV7300 - a ruggedized smartphone with the biggest flashlight I've seen on a phone. Let's talk hardware The BV7300 features a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS display running at 720 by 1,604 resolution and a variable refresh rate that shifts between 60Hz and 90Hz depe ... Read full article.