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Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 79% of smartphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▼Worse than 91%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

4.3

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

2.7

Audio

3%

5.0

Design

▼Worse than 79%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

4.3

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

2.7

Audio

3%

5.0

Design

5.8
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 6.5 points, which is higher than 59.1% of smartphones.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

6.7
Brand name
Blackview
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 700
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor model which is slower than processors in 58.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 53.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.58 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.58 inches which is smaller than the screens of 68.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2408 px which is higher than that of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
401 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 401 ppi which is higher than that of 58.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
8,380 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 8,380 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 93.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
90 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 90 min which is slower than 73.9% of smartphones and equal to the time of 6.9% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
176.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 176.2 mm which is taller than 96% of smartphones.
Width
83.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 83.5 mm which is wider than 95.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
17.7 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 17.7 mm which is thicker than 95.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
367 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 367 g which is heavier than 95% of smartphones.
Device volume
248,336 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 248,336 cm³ which is larger than 95.7% of smartphones.
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Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 67.6% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (8,380 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    8,380 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 59.5% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,254 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,254 min vs 786 min
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (401 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    401 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 67.6% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (8,380 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    8,380 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 59.5% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,254 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,254 min vs 786 min
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.74 vs 7.3).
    6.74 vs 7.34
  • 6.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Blackview BL8800 Pro
    the average smartphone
    Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.49 vs 8).
    7.49 vs 8
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£380 vs £260).
    £380 vs £260
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 64.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,098 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,098 vs 3,115
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2.3% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (1,000 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1,024 KB.
    1,000 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 520 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (480 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    480 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 27.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (480 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    480 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.09 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.58 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 28 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (90 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    90 min vs 62 min
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 87.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (367 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    367 g vs 196.2 g
  • 9.4 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (17.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    17.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 7.5 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (83.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    83.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 12.6 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (176.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    176.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 5% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.6 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.6 vs 8
  • 2.54x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (248,336 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    248,336 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
David McLuckie
≈ estimated
01/07/2023
Hands-on review · thermal camera, screen and software tests
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro has good thermal imaging, processor and screen, but the side key and preloaded apps are frustrating.
7.0
MakeUseOf
≈ estimated
29/06/2022
Hands-on review · drop, bike and battery tests
Verdict
Blackview BL8800 Pro suits outdoor trips and rugged use, but it is too big and cluttered to be a daily phone.
9.0
STS Telecom
≈ estimated
15/06/2022
Hands-on review · one week of use, thermal and battery
Verdict
Blackview BL8800 Pro earns high marks as a rugged phone, with thermal imaging and long battery life as its main strengths.
8.0
Firangi Files
≈ estimated
08/08/2023
Unboxing · thermal camera test and feature walkthrough
Verdict
Blackview BL8800 Pro impresses with build quality and thermal imaging, but without a headphone jack the FM radio does not work.
Brand video
Overview video
Overview video
Brand video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

androidcentral.com
16/08/2022
Two-week test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a tough phone for job sites, with a FLIR thermal camera and nearly two days of battery, but its cameras and fingerprint scanner fall short.
makeuseof.com
28/06/2022
Hands-on review · Thermal rugged phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a rugged phone that survives drops and water, with 28-hour battery life, but its thermal camera feels like a gimmick and the phone is heavy.
en.techreviewer.de
01/10/2024
Hands-on test · Rugged FLIR phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a sturdy phone for rough work, with a useful FLIR thermal camera, but its 60Hz screen, old software and weak photos hold it back.
chinagadgetsreviews.com
23/05/2022
In-depth review · Thermal camera
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a long-lasting rugged phone with a built-in thermal camera, suited to outdoor work, but its 60Hz screen and 2K video limit it.
techreviewer.de
01/10/2024
Hands-on test · Durable work phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a tough work phone whose FLIR thermal camera is handy, but a dim 60Hz screen, old Android 11 software and average photos let it down.
mobilfunk-guru.jimdofree.com
15/06/2022
Hands-on review · Outdoor phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a well-built outdoor phone with FLIR night vision, but it is heavy and its screen is not bright enough in strong sun.
fr.techreviewer.de
01/10/2024
Hands-on test · Tough outdoor phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro survives drops and water well, and its thermal camera is useful, but the 60Hz screen, outdated software and weak photos hold it back.
it.techreviewer.de
01/10/2024
Hands-on test · Rugged thermal phone
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a sturdy phone for rough jobs, with a handy FLIR thermal camera, but its 60Hz screen, old software and weak photos hold it back.
nl.techreviewer.de
01/10/2024
Hands-on test · Thermal camera
Verdict
The Blackview BL8800 Pro suits DIY fans and pros who want a built-in thermal camera, but its dim 60Hz screen and outdated Android 11 limit it.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB)

  • Integrated FLIR thermal imaging camera is highly functional for professional tasks like home heat-loss inspections and electronics repair.
  • Massive 8,380 mAh battery provides exceptional longevity, often lasting 2–3 days on a single charge.
  • Extremely durable construction with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and drop resistance.
  • Support for 33W fast charging and reverse charging allows the phone to act as a power bank for other devices.
  • Loud and clear stereo speakers are effective for speakerphone calls and outdoor use.
  • Useful dedicated 'Function' button can be programmed for specific apps or tools like the SOS signal.

What customers don't like about Blackview BL8800 Pro (8GB + 128GB)

  • The device is exceptionally heavy (approx. 370g) and bulky, making it uncomfortable for extended handheld use.
  • The 50MP main camera and 16MP selfie camera often produce grainy, washed-out, or disappointing images despite the high megapixel count.
  • Software experience is marred by 'crapware' and pre-installed bloatware, with very poor prospects for future Android version updates.
  • Lacks essential modern features such as wireless charging and a microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  • The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is reported as hit-or-miss and sometimes unresponsive.
  • The 60Hz display refresh rate and mediocre peak brightness make it feel dated compared to competitors in the same price range.

Verdict

The Blackview BL8800 Pro is a rugged 5G smartphone certified with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H durability ratings, designed for harsh environments and outdoor use. Its main specifications include a 6.58-inch Full HD+ IPS display, a MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of non-expandable storage. A key feature is the integrated FLIR thermal imaging camera and a 50MP main camera, alongside an enormous 8,380mAh battery with 33W fast charging and reverse charging capability, offering multi-day usage and power bank functionality. The primary pros are its exceptional toughness, outstanding battery life, and the niche utility of the thermal imaging camera. Cons include its bulky and heavy design, an average-quality main camera for standard photography, a low 60Hz display refresh rate, and the lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

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