If theres one smartphone feature that captures everyones imagination, it is the thermal camera.Already available in the likes of the Cat S60 or Cat S61, this feature allows you to generate a colourfulimage based on the levels of heat source around you.Until recently though, such a feature was only available either as a standalone product - usually courtesy of FLIR - or on smartphones that were not exactly cutting edge or cheap.Blackview wants to change that and has taken to Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform to make it happen.
The BV9800 Pro will get a FLIR Lepton thermal sensor as confirmed by the Chinese vendor and at a bargain price.The first 200 devices will cost just $399, with the next 300 selling for $429, and $469 after that.
The camera will use the IMX586 48-megapixel sensor from Sony, the same as that used in the Honor 20 Pro and the OnePlus 7T.Also in the device is a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, a big 6.58Ah battery, 6GB of RAM, 128GB onboard memory, a Mediatek P70 8-core SOC and a 16-megapixel front facing camera.Theres no VOC sensor but it does feature Android 9, IP69/Mil-STD-810G certification, wireless charging, air pressure detection and face/fingerprint unlock.It is too early to know if it will succeed - the campaign has just started - however given the fact that Blackview is a known name in the ruggedised market, it would be a massive disappointment if didnt happen.
Expect a review of the BV9800 Pro soon.Dont take risks.
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