Rugged smartphones are perfect for housing an in-built projector, as Tank 3 Pro has demonstrated. Now another one enters the arena for users who work in challenging environments, do extreme outdoor sports, engage in search & rescue missions, or love exploring virgin territory. Military-grade protection certified phones come into play where contemporary devices are deemed vulnerable to the elements, and the all-new XPLORE 2 Projector 5G by Blackview fits the bill perfectly.
The smartphone slated for global release soon is built like a tank and joins a few other rugged devices released this year. Predictably, by the naming convention, the device comes with an in-built projector, which has become an acceptable idea for utilizing the multi-functional aspect of a phone.
Designer: Blackview
XPLORE 2 features a 6.73-inch 3.2K AMOLED screen having a 2600-nit peak brightness level, which is enough for even the sunniest of days. The screen has 3.2K resolution (pixel density of 521 ppi) with HDR support and an adaptable refresh rate of 120 Hz for a crisp viewing experience. The guts of the device are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset mated to a 16GB LPDDR5X RAM that can be expanded to 32GB. 1TB Internal UFS4.0 storage memory should be enough for outdoor explorers; still, it can be expanded to 2TB via the expansion slot.
The military-grade protected phone comes with a beefy 20,000mAh dual-cell battery that lasts an incredible 75 days in standby mode. To juice up this massive power reserve, Blackview has paired it with the 120-watt charging brick. In just 39 minutes, the huge battery is charged up to 50 percent. One can even reverse charge other gadgets at 10W speed if needed. The battery, however, adds to the total weight clocked at 710 grams, and a thicker dimension at 29 millimeters. Now, that is a heavy phone to carry for normal use!
All that memory space can be put to good use as the phone comes with a 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL GN9 primary camera featuring a 1/1.57-inch sensor. The shooter has OIS and EIS stabilization to capture fast in-motion action with maximum clarity. For night shooting, there is a 20MP night vision sensor to take pictures even in complete darkness. The front 50MP selfie camera also promises sharp visuals even in the most compromised lighting conditions. This should come in handy for recording vlogs or staying connected with loved ones.
To make the rugged phone invincible in harsh environments, Blackview has used a next-generation waterproof USB port for the IP68/IP69 K-rated device. It can be submerged in 2-meter deep water for 30 minutes. You can also subject it to extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, or pressure levels of 10,000 kPa without any issues. The MIL-STD-810H protection and aluminum-titanium alloy frame provide resistance against drops of up to 6 meters or a pressure of 500 kg.
For outdoor adventures, the XPLORE 2 has a dual camping flashlight with 467 lumens of brightness levels. The USP of the phone is the built-in projector that can cast a 100-inch 480p ultra-clear projection at 100 lumens peak brightness. It comes with auto vertical keystone correction and a 2-watt Smart-K Box Speaker. The company claims the phone can deliver 120 fps projection for fluid visuals.
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