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Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP

Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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
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Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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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
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Score components

25%

6.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

3.0

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 70%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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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
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Score components:

25%

6.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

3.0

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

6.1
User score
User score
7.3/ 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
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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 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
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Popularity:
Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.6 points, which is higher than 60.2% of smartphones.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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
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Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.1
Brand name
Blackview
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G99
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G99 processor model which is slower than processors in 77.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 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 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% 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
64 MP & 8 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 77.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 52.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
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
no
This smartphone does not support 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
6.7 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2388 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2388 px which is lower than that of 66% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
391 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 391 ppi which is lower than that of 65.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
15,080 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 15,080 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 98.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 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
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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
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
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
184.6 mm
This smartphone has a height of 184.6 mm which is taller than 99.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
85.6 mm
This smartphone has a width of 85.6 mm which is wider than 97.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
22.8 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 22.8 mm which is thicker than 98.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
525 g
This smartphone weighs 525 g which is heavier than 98.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
344,080 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 344,080 cm³ which is larger than 98.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3.02x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (15080 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    15,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2.36x higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1857 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,857 min vs 786 min
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 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
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 3.02x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (15080 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    15,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2.36x higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1857 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,857 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
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 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
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 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.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 2.68x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (525 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    525 g vs 196.2 g
  • 9.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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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    the average smartphone
    Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.33 vs 8.000).
    7.33 vs 8
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.14 vs 7.3).
    7.14 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (544 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    544 vs 942
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 78.3% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (132 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    132 vs 608
  • 60.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,232 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,232 vs 3,115
  • 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
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 28.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,810 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,810 vs 2,533
  • 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
  • 33.2% 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.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 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.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 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
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 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
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • 1% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (391 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    391 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2388 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2388 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 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.
  • 2.68x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (525 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    525 g vs 196.2 g
  • 14.5 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (22.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    22.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 9.6 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (85.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    85.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 21 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (184.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    184.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 3.52x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (344080 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    344,080 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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What we like about Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely long battery life, often lasting multiple days with heavy use and up to 76 days on standby.
  • Durable and solid build quality, praised by users for being rugged and handling tough conditions well.
  • Good performance for the price, utilizing the capable MediaTek Helio G99 processor that offers smooth performance for general use and light gaming.
  • Very bright built-in 100-lumen flashlight that is useful for camping and work, with a beam distance of up to 10m.
  • High-resolution 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Ample storage and RAM (12GB base RAM with up to 12GB virtual expansion, 256GB ROM, expandable by up to 1TB).
  • Some users find the camera quality to be good for outdoor shots, especially considering the price point.
  • The 1.32-inch secondary rear display provides useful information and controls for notifications, music, and calls.
  • Offers great value for money and is considered an affordable option with decent specifications.

What we don't like about Blackview BV9300 PRO (16GB + 256GB)

  • The phone is very heavy and bulky, which can be a deal-breaker for some users.
  • Camera quality is a major point of criticism from some users; images can be grainy, lack stabilization, and perform poorly in low light.
  • Lack of 5G connectivity, as the device is limited to 4G LTE networks.
  • Does not support Widevine L1 for streaming services, meaning most content from platforms like Netflix defaults to 480p resolution.
  • Some users reported reliability issues, such as internal camera components failing within a year or the phone randomly turning off.
  • The laser rangefinder (on the Measuring Edition) is not highly accurate and is considered a gimmick.
  • No wireless charging support, requiring the user to constantly open the USB-C port cover for charging.
  • Customer service experiences are mixed, with some users reporting non-existent or unhelpful support.
  • Comes with some pre-installed bloatware that cannot be removed.

Verdict

The Blackview BV9300 Pro (16GB + 256GB) is an ultra-rugged smartphone running Android 13, built around a MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor and featuring a massive 15,080mAh battery with 33W fast charging, providing up to 76 days of standby time. It boasts a large 6.7-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and durable Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, along with a secondary 1.32-inch rear display for notifications and controls. The phone is highly durable, with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and shock resistance, and includes a practical, ultra-bright 100-lumen flashlight and a 64MP main rear camera. Potential drawbacks include its significant weight (over 500g), lack of 5G connectivity, absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and reports of inconsistent camera performance and potential software glitches like app crashing or resetting settings.

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