We tracked down the cheapest ‘predator’ heat-seeking smartphone
Heat-seeking phone can be yours for less than you think
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Blackview BV9800 Pro -$419.99 at AliExpressThis heat-seeking smartphone from Blackview won our coveted editor’s choice award back in December 2019 - and for good reason. It combines a FLIR Lepton thermal sensor with a bargain price tag, and a host of other desirable features to boot.
If there’s one smartphone feature that captures everyone’s imagination, it’s a thermal camera. Already available in the likes of theCat S60andCat S61, this feature allows you to generate an image color-coded based on heat sources in the vicinity.
Until recently, thermal cameras were only available either as standalone products (usually courtesy of FLIR) or on smartphones that were neither cutting edge nor cheap.
Blackview has changed all that with theBV9800 Pro(winner of our coveted Editor’s Choice award back in December 2019), which combines a FLIR Lepton thermal sensor with bargain price tag.
The device is currently on sale for $419.99 (£344/AU$704) atBlackview’s official store on AliExpress, with free delivery worldwide.
The camera usesSony’s IMX586 48-megapixel sensor - the same sensor used in theHonor 20 Proand theOnePlus 7T.
The device also features a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, a large 6.58Ah battery, 6GB RAM, 128GB onboard memory, a Mediatek P70 8-core SOC and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
If this product comes from mainland China, it will take at least a month to reach either the US or the UK (and potentially more). You may be levied a tax either directly or through the courier.
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There’s no VOC sensor, but it does feature Android 9 Pie, IP69/Mil-STD-810G certification, wireless charging, air pressure detection and face/fingerprint unlock.
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