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The Blackview is dwarfed by other handsets, such as this other Blackview handset, the BV8900.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe handset features all the buttons you'd expect on an Android handset; and again, everything is easily accessible without having to change your grip on the phone or use the other hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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All the buttons you'd expect on an Android phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPerformance-wise, this handset delivers what I expect from these sorts of “not really budget, but also not mid-range” smartphones running a Helio G99 processor with 16GB of RAM. Overall, the N6000 is snappy and responsive; while you might feel the odd stumble under heavy loading, in general, it's a smooth experience.<\/p>\n
The same goes for the cameras — they're adequate for most people's needs, just don't expect the vibrance, detail, and pop that you get from a high-end smartphone. But the output from this handset is more than good enough for all but the most discerning photographer.<\/p>\n
Also:\u00a0<\/strong>What is a rugged phone and which are the best?<\/strong><\/p>\nBattery life is also good, with the 3880 mAh solid-state cells — which are designed to cope with temperature extremes from -40 \u00b0C to 70 \u00b0C — offering 18 days of standby, 22 hours of call time, 6 hours gaming, 10 hours of web browsing, or 7 hours of video playback.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As far as durability is concerned, this handset is a beast, shrugging off water, drops, bangs, and scrapes. It's designed to withstand immersion down to 20 meters for 30 minutes, two-meter drops, 45-meter throws, temperatures from -30 \u00b0C to 60 \u00b0C, and being crushed by 65 kgs.<\/p>\n
It's one tough smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n
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The usual rubber plug covers the charge port.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSomething that worried me about such a small handset was cooling: An octa-core processor generates a lot of heat, and the smaller the case, the less surface area there is to dissipate that heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also:\u00a0<\/strong>This is the most rugged Android phone I've tested, and it can last 2,350 hours<\/strong><\/p>\nThankfully, Blackview has planned for this and implemented a fourfold integrated cooling system that uses copper foil, graphite, graphite copper, and silicon layers to transfer the heat away from the processor. Based on my testing, this is an effective solution. The handset never became uncomfortably hot to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n
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The N6000 may be small, but it's no less rugged than other handsets Blackview has on offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverall, for $250, the Blackview N6000<\/span><\/a><\/span> is an interesting handset and one that's definitely priced to attract attention. That throwback design has a lot of advantages over the more modern smartphone design. It's easy to hold and operate, even with gloves. The N6000 is also a tough handset; again, a throwback to the old Nokia, but adds the power and performance to run all the modern apps that you count on.\u00a0<\/p>\nTo sweeten the deal, if you buy an N6000 between July 24th and July 28th, the price will drop to $159.99 at the official store, and the first 300 orders will see the price further reduced to only $149.99.<\/p>\n
If you hate the bulk of modern smartphones, the N6000 could be the handset for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n