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This phone actually has a built-in walkie-talkie — and it's the perfect off-the-grid companion

The Blackview Xplore 1 Walkie Talkie is the ultimate off-the-grid phone because it keeps you connected without a cell connection with its walkie-talkie function.

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Oscal Pilot 5 rugged phone review: A retrograde step for users who rely on their camera

A collection of odd hardware choices.

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My testing of the Oukitel WP61 Plus revealed that while it’s not a daily driver, this rugged walkie-talkie phone could be perfect for operating off-grid

The Oukitel WP61 Plus is a rugged, heavyweight design ideal for those operating in harsh, remote environments.

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I tested the Blackview Xplore 2 Satellite - and this rugged phone can call from remote places, if the stars align

The Blackview Xplore 2 Satellite is a heavyweight rugged phone built with the ability to make calls and send messages via the Skylo satellite service.

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I tested the Blackview Oscal Tank 1 - a rugged phone that sports some neat features, but it's also implausibly big and heavy

The Blackview Oscal Tank 1 is a heavyweight rugged design ideal for those who need extended battery life.

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I haven’t come across a more excessive phone than this — it packs a 20,000 mAh battery, projector, and night vision

The Blackview Xplore 2 is one of the most over-the-top phones I've come across ever with its built-in projector, camping light, night vision camera, and more.

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I used to believe that the more things change, the more they stay the same. But the more things change, the more they change. How modern fans buy and read comic books is nothing like how I did it in the 1980s and 1990s. For example, reading digital comics is…

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I tested the Blackview Xplore 2 rugged phone and an all-in-one work and creative tool - but it's not for everyone

100-inch projection, huge battery capacity and AI apps all make this bulky smartphone an interesting choice.

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The Blackview Explore 1 rugged smartphone has some bizarre features - like a second display, an IR remote control, and even 'flame retardancy', whatever that means

Blackview Explore 1 rugged smartphone is packed with experimental features like dual displays, AI tools, and even “flame retardancy.”

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2025 is the year of the smartphone projector as yet another rugged mobile phone launches with a 100-inch 480p 100nits projector - and a 20,000Ah battery

XPLORE 2 joins 2025’s list of rugged projector phones with 480p projection feature, extreme durability, a 20,000mAh battery, and a niche outdoor focus.

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Blackview just launched a rugged tablet with a projector and a 108-megapixel camera sensor - and I can't believe how good it is

Blackview's Active 12 Pro rugged tablet has a 108MP rear camera, projector, LED camping light, and long lasting 30,000mAh battery power.

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I reviewed the Blackview BV7300 rugged phone and let me tell you, it combines affordability and reliability with great battery life and actually usable cameras

The Blackview BV7300 is an affordable rugged design that offers excellent battery life.

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This $300 Windows PC gives the Mac mini a run for its money

The Blackview MP60 is an affordable mini PC that's arguably better than Apple's Mac mini, especially if you have older accessories or think you'll want to upgrade the PC down the road. Here's why.

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I tested this rugged phone and it’s smarter than I expected thanks to AI

This rugged smartphone is fully waterproof and shockproof, although it's not the tough credentials that make it stand out. Packed with AI features, this phone offers app-based tools for image, video, voice, and music production—making it more than just a durable device.

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This obscure rugged tablet beats Samsung, Apple iPad featurewise — sporting a 30,000mAh battery, dual 5G SIM and 108-megapixel camera sensor

Blackview’s Active 10 Pro rugged tablet has a 30,000mAh battery, dual 5G SIM and 108-megapixel camera sensor.

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Blackview MP100 mini PC review

The Blackview MP100 uses older Zen 2 silicon to deliver a slightly inconsistent NUC system.

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I used the cheapest foldable smartphone in the world — so should I kick my trusty Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G to the curb and replace it with Blackview's Hero 10?

The Blackview Hero 10 is still too expensive for its own good

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I used this rugged phone with a FLIR camera to see behind walls — and it even has an obnoxious 8,800 mAh battery

Our phone editor used the Blackview BL9000 Pro as a daily driver for a week, discovering theextra features you won't get on a standard flagship — namely, a FLIR thermal camera and a massive 8,800 mAh battery.

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Doogee S100 Pro review

Joining the Doogee V Max and the Unihertz Tank, the S100 Pro puts battery life first

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Blackview BV9300 Measuring Edition review

Another heavy and highly robust phone from Blackview squarely aimed at the construction industry.

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We test a top-spec tablet with a bargain Amazon Prime Day price

Can the cut-price Blackview Tab 11 compete with the big-name tablets?

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