Blackview BV7300 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. View now at Amazon
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I remember when smartphones started using the built-in flash as a flashlight -- it was quite revolutionary. While the flash is good enough for many situations, there are times when its power output capacity is somewhat limited, and something bigger would be welcomed.
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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 depending on the content on the screen. To add extra ruggedness, the display is armored with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for impact and scratch resistance.
It's a passable screen, with just enough color and contrast to vividly depict apps and text, but it looks a little washed out under direct sunlight. A boost in brightness (nits) would help the phone a lot.
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