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Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.73 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 20 MP

Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) 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 Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB)
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

90%

8.3

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

â–²Better than 89% of smartphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–²Better than 87%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

25%

8.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

8.9

Display

15%

8.1

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

8.7

Connectivity

4%

6.7

Audio

3%

5.1

Design

★Better than 92%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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
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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

8.9

Display

15%

8.1

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

8.7

Connectivity

4%

6.7

Audio

3%

5.1

Design

8.3
User score
User score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.2/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is lower than 61% of smartphones.
3.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

8.0
Brand name
Blackview
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor which is faster than processors in 74.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
up to 48GB with virtual expansion
Internal storage
1 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.35 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.35 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 91.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives 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 & 20 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 20 MP which is higher than that of 62.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/1.9 & f/2.8
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/1.9 & f/2.8 which is wider than that of 68% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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.
2 SIM (Nano+Nano, Hybrid Slot)
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
6.73 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.73 inches which is larger than the screens of 65.1% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 3200 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x3200 px which is higher than that of 96% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
521 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 521 ppi which is higher than that of 95.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 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
20,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 20,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 99% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 120 W which is faster than in 94.4% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
120W
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes 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
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% 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
186 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 186 mm which is taller than 99.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
87.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 87.8 mm which is wider than 98.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
29 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 29 mm which is thicker than 99.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Weight
670 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 670 g which is heavier than 99.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
469,278 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 469,278 cm³ which is larger than 99.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 4x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (20000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    20,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 39.6% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.35 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 31.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (521 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    521 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 8.5% better value for money
    Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.96 vs 7.3).
    7.96 vs 7.34
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 39.6% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.35 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    up to 48GB with virtual expansion
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.35 GHz & 3x3.2 GHz & 4x2.2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.35 GHz & 3x3.2 GHz & 4x2.2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 47.4% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1400 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,400 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 82% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,610 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,610 vs 2,533
  • Supports newer OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenCL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is 2.0.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 13.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (12,198 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    12,198 vs 10,783
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 8,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Hi Doki, ImageX, VidGen, Soundle, Gemini Integration
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a front LED flash
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 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.
  • Has an RGB LED flash
    This smartphone features an RGB LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 3.9% of smartphones include RGB flash.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 20 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 20 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports satellite SOS
    This smartphone supports satellite SOS functionality, the average smartphone does not. 8.1% of smartphones offer satellite emergency services.
  • Supports motion tracking
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has HDMI output
    This smartphone supports HDMI output, the average smartphone does not. 4.1% of smartphones offer direct HDMI connectivity.
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 31.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (521 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    521 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (10000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    10,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 1,600 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a secondary display
    This smartphone features a secondary display, the average smartphone does not. 6.7% of smartphones include a secondary screen.
  • 0.06 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.
    6.73 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (20000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    20,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 2.09x higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1643 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,643 min vs 786 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 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.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    September 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • 3.41x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (670 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    670 g vs 196.2 g
  • 20.7 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (29 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    29 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 11.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (87.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    87.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 22.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (186 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    186 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 22.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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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    Blackview Xplore 2 5G
    the average smartphone
    Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.53 vs 8.000).
    6.53 vs 8
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£550 vs £260).
    £550 vs £260
  • 22.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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
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    Blackview Xplore 2 5G
    the average smartphone
    Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.53 vs 8.000).
    6.53 vs 8
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£550 vs £260).
    £550 vs £260
  • 68.5% less popular
    Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (3.23 vs 5.4).
    3.23 vs 5.44
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/1.9 & f/2.8 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/1.9 & f/2.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 3.41x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (670 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    670 g vs 196.2 g
  • 20.7 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (29 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    29 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 11.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (87.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    87.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 22.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (186 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    186 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 4.8x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (469278 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    469,278 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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zdnet.com
25/11/2025
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This 20,000mAh Android phone completely dwarfed my iPhone 17 Pro Max — but there's more to it
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tomsguide.com
27/10/2025
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smartzone.de
20/12/2025
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heise.de
16/10/2025
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Blackview Xplore 2 Review: Rugged Outdoor Phone with Projector and OLED Display
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xiaomitoday.it
26/09/2025
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Blackview XPLORE 2: A rugged phone that carries weight
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What we like about Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB)

  • Extremely large 20,000mAh battery provides exceptional life, lasting several days with normal to moderate use.
  • Highly durable and rugged design with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications, making it resistant to drops, water, dust, and extreme temperatures.
  • Excellent display quality, featuring a 6.73-inch 3.2K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate that is bright and vibrant, even in direct sunlight.
  • Very good performance for a rugged phone due to the efficient MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor and ample RAM, handling demanding tasks and gaming smoothly.
  • High-quality main and selfie cameras (both 50MP) that produce good photos in daylight, which is noted as better than some competitors.
  • Fast 120W wired charging capability, which can charge the massive battery in about an hour.
  • Useful additional features such as a bright built-in camping light, a night vision camera, eSIM support, and a built-in projector (on the projector version).
  • High-quality build with a mix of rubber, plastic, and metal that feels solid.

What we don't like about Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB)

  • The phone is very heavy and bulky (around 710g), over three times the weight of typical premium smartphones, making it less portable.
  • The in-screen fingerprint sensor is described by some users as troublesome and unreliable; face unlock is a better alternative.
  • Night time photos can have a noticeable yellow tint compared to other phones like the Samsung A33 5G.
  • Some users express concerns about the frequency or reliability of future software updates, despite Blackview promising three major Android updates.
  • The speaker quality is considered mediocre or 'metallic' by some reviewers.

Verdict

The Blackview Xplore 2 5G (12GB + 1TB) is an ultra-rugged smartphone released in late 2025, featuring a 6.73-inch 3.2K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a massive 20,000mAh battery supporting 120W fast charging. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset, it offers high-tier performance complemented by professional-grade durability certifications, including IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H. Key pros include its exceptional storage capacity, a specialized 20MP night vision camera alongside 50MP main and selfie shooters, a powerful 467-lumen built-in flashlight, and unique features like an integrated mini-projector and 10W reverse charging. However, the device is significantly bulky with a weight of approximately 670g and a thickness of 29mm, lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, and its large physical dimensions may be cumbersome for standard daily use.

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