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Blackview Fort 1 review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.56 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Blackview Fort 1 Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Blackview Fort 1
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.3

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 61%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.1

Performance

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

5.7

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

2.3

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 66%
6.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.3

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Blackview Fort 1

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Blackview Fort 1

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

5.7

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

2.3

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

6.3
Reviews score
6.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.6
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% 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 61.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.8 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 92.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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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
?
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 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Blackview Fort 1 does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.56 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.56 inches which is smaller than the screens of 72.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 79.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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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 and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
80.1 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 80.1 mm which is wider than 89.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
17.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 17.5 mm which is thicker than 95.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Blackview Fort 1 vs the average smartphone

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  • 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. 7.9% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Blackview Fort 1 is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Blackview Fort 1 is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% 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. 7.9% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 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
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Blackview Fort 1 does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 13.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.3

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.3 vs 7.3
  • 1.3% worse value for money
    Blackview Fort 1 has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.57 vs 7.7).
    7.57 vs 7.66
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 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
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 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
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Blackview Fort 1 does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% 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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.11 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.
    6.56 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 9.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (17.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    17.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.1 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (80.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    80.1 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

Video reviews

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

8.0
MonoNocturno
≈ estimated
28/10/2026
Unboxing · one month of daily use
Verdict
Blackview Fort 1 is worth buying for rough work, though its dim HD screen and modest performance are weak points.
8.0
DeVaSeR Reviews
≈ estimated
14/08/2026
Hands-on review · durability, battery and camera tests
Verdict
Blackview Fort 1 is a tough, long-lasting phone for site work at a good price, though its camera and outdoor screen are weak.
9.0
D.R.TechTV
≈ estimated
23/03/2026
Unboxing and hands-on use · gaming and battery tests
Verdict
Blackview Fort 1 is a complete rugged phone for its type, and its battery life is excellent.
8.0
SR1
≈ estimated
25/05/2026
Hands-on review · basic use, camera and stabilization tests
Verdict
Blackview Fort 1 is a basic phone with a long battery at a low price, suited to simple everyday use.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blackview Fort 1

  • The rugged design suits job sites, hikes and clumsy hands.
  • 128 GB of storage leaves room for photos, music and offline maps.
  • The 90 Hz screen keeps scrolling smooth.
  • A 6.56-inch screen gives videos and maps a comfortable amount of room.
  • NFC and GPS cover contactless payments and navigation.
  • LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity cover calls, messages and browsing.

What customers don't like about Blackview Fort 1

  • 4 GB of RAM means only a few heavy apps stay open at once.
  • The 1.8 GHz processor is slow for games and large apps.
  • At 17.5 mm thick and 80.1 mm wide, it is bulky in a pocket.
  • There is no gyroscope, so tilt-based controls are lost.
  • No optical image stabilization, so handheld video shakes more.

Verdict

Someone who works outdoors or drops a phone often will find the Blackview Fort 1 a sensible budget choice. Its rugged design is the main reason to buy it, and it is built to take knocks and rough use better than a standard phone. The 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen refreshes at 90 Hz, so scrolling looks smooth, and 128 GB of storage leaves plenty of room for photos and maps. The body is 17.5 mm thick and 80.1 mm wide, so it is bulky in a pocket. Its 4 GB of RAM and 1.8 GHz processor make heavy apps feel slow. There is also no gyroscope, so tilt-based controls are lost. It suits a buyer who needs a tough phone for work or walks and does not care much about speed.

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