The Blackview BV5100 is a rugged smartphone and also an entry-level device that you can buy without paying through your nose. The handset will be suitable for Blue-collar worker as it comes with a hard to crack body design.
There is a large battery capacity on the hood coupled with the quad-camera setup and enough internal memory.
Blackview BV5100 Key Specs & Features5.7-inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~294 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)
4GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
16 MP + 5 MP + 0.3 MP + 0.3 MP Quad Rear Cameras
13 MP Front Cameras
Fingerprint Scanner
4G LTE Network
IP68 Waterproof And Water Resistant
IP69K Shock Resistant
Non-Removable Li-Po 5580 mAh Battery
Design and DisplayOn the body, the Blackview BV5100 is not looking beautiful nor attractive. The device is far from an elegant smartphone. It just appears in a rugged body which is built with a premium rubber.
The panel is housing the camera setup and the brand logo. The overall body has an IP68 rating which is for dust and water-resistant and also comes with an IP69K rating which is shock resistant.
The device also passed MIL-STD-810G testing which is an indication that it will survive under an extreme temperature environment. Surely, this phone will make a good companion to adventurers.
Moving to the front side, it has a thick bezel visible both on the top screen and bottom. The top is housing the front camera and speaker.
The Blackview BV5100 has a display size of 5.7-inches IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It offers a 71.3% screen-to-body ratio coupled with a Dragontrail Glass display protection.
CamerasOn the camera setup, there is a quad rear camera system. The first in the setup is 16 MP wide, another 5 MP ultrawide camera, plus 0.3 MP macro and 0.3 MP for depth sensor.
The camera has a single LED flash for dim light photos and can also record 1080P videos at 30 seconds per frame. There is a single 13 MP selfies camera on the front that is equipped with a Face ID.
Hardware and SoftwareOn the performance, Blackview BV5100 parades a midrange Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 chipset that is based on 12nm process technology coupled with four Cortex-A53 clockings at 4×1.8 GHz and another four 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 speed.
The device will deliver decent performance with the help of the 4GB RAM on the inside and the inbuilt memory of 128GB. You can still extend the storage using a micro SDcard.
Battery and NetworkFueling the rugged Blackview BV5100 is a non-removable battery of 5580mAh but without fast charging. The battery will last more than 2 days under normal usage.
Other features on the handset include dual SIMs, 4G LTE network, wi-fi, NFC, and also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Blackview BV5100 Price and AvailabilityBlackview BV5100 price starts at around $199 at leading online stores. The smartphone costs 83,000 Naira in Nigeria, about 20,500 Ksh in Kenya, and 599 Ghs in Ghana.
It’s available in three colors – Black, Green, Yellow, and Orange.
