The more a phone comes closer to a tricorder the more I like it.

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. They need more gadgets.

@bdf2718

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigclivedotcom Damnit, Michael, I'm a bear not a doctor.

@tncorgi92

3 жыл бұрын

I miss my old flip phone, it was like using a communicator from Star Trek.

@phydeux

3 жыл бұрын

@@tncorgi92 - You can still get new flip phones today. They've come back into popularity for those who are sick of too many gadgets.

@jamesplotkin4674

3 жыл бұрын

@@tncorgi92 Can't recall the make, but mine had a push button spring-loaded flip top.

You should add thermal images the next time you cook something at 240 volts.

@mik13ST

3 жыл бұрын

Please add thermal videos whenever there is heat involved (when bursting batteries, when cooking, when testing cat food preferences).

@UnrealVideoDuke

3 жыл бұрын

The light from the arcs would literally destroy the thermal sensor

@mik13ST

3 жыл бұрын

​@@UnrealVideoDuke Would it? Isn't it just a higher wave length which the sensor ignores? I don't really know how thermal radiation works.

It actually does make sense to have a humidity sensor on a phone you keep in your pocket. You can run an app that sounds an alarm if you piss yourself.

@AnT508

3 жыл бұрын

Also, it could be good resource for apps like Tinder as a way to enable "automatic matchmaking" while on the go

@dedr4m

3 жыл бұрын

And let BlackView company know too (Their BV9500 firmware blatantly had spyware as when I switched off all data/updates/4G/etc and put a pay&go sim in it still ate all my credit.)

@upsidedown4155

3 жыл бұрын

If you need a phone to tell you that you pissed yourself get ur ass to hospital lol

@dontnubblemebro

3 жыл бұрын

@@upsidedown4155 You clearly haven't had a drinking problem!

@upsidedown4155

3 жыл бұрын

@@dontnubblemebro no such thing as a drinking problem, its a lack of nearby useable bog's, that's the ultimate problem lol

To be honest, if you're using Verizon, the phone itself is the least of your aggravations.

@jaredkennedy6576

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I got my phone because it suits my needs, and not working on VZW was just a bonus.

@boarder2k7

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really hate that people can call me in a bunch of places my friends on other networks can hide with no annoying calls coming in...

@jaredkennedy6576

3 жыл бұрын

@@boarder2k7 I think that time has pretty well passed. I went from VZW to T Mobile, and get the same reception in the same places, it even got rid of a dead spot out in the desert. The company I work for has vehicle tracking devices, and switched from VZW to AT&T to get better coverage.

@boarder2k7

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredkennedy6576 I'm sure this is probably pretty location dependent. Around here I'm better off with big red most of the time. I consistently have better coverage than my gf on AT&T. My neighbor got dropped (as in plan cancelled) by I forget who it was because they couldn't get him service at his house. Ended up on VZ. They're bloody expensive though

@womble321

3 жыл бұрын

No longer a problem in the UK as selling a phone locked to a network will be a crime.

the way you said Verizon was amusing.

@CricketEngland

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s pronounced Ver-Rise-On

@PSNGormond

3 жыл бұрын

When I first heard Americans say it on podcasts I thought they were saying Horizon.

@that_teegor

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer Clive's pronunciation and I shall be using it from now on

@npiper

3 жыл бұрын

@@majorkev I shall do my part to proliferate this pronunciation through the states.

@nitehawk86

3 жыл бұрын

It is now officially pronounced Very-zon. As in "Much wow, very zon."

I did a search for vendors of this phone in the UK. I found one that described it as "rogerized".

@brianm6337

3 жыл бұрын

See- if it was 'reggie-ized', I'd be suspicious.

@BedsitBob

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it means it's fucked. 😁

@v.sandrone4268

3 жыл бұрын

@Tommy Salami Only the condom covee option provides some limited pritection

@nitehawk86

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it is from Canada and works with Rogers? :)

@gary_rumain_you_peons

3 жыл бұрын

Don't buy it, it's been buggered.

Still annoyed FLIR insists on burning their logo into the stills and video from their devices.

@maybeso1547

3 жыл бұрын

I have this phone and you can take off that tag in the settings.

@TheBrightPixel

3 жыл бұрын

@@maybeso1547 Are you also happy with the phone? I'm about to pull the trigger.

@maybeso1547

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrightPixel I am for the most part. There are a couple of weird things. When someone sends me a screenshot of another text they received it is not clear to read. Almost like the quality is not detailed enough. One time I had to re insert the sim card. Other than those two little things everything else works great.

@TheBrightPixel

3 жыл бұрын

@@maybeso1547 Cheers for the reply! Ok, if that's really the worst of the phone, then I'm up for one. I'll order a wireless charger as well so the seal on the USB port stays waterproof

@maybeso1547

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrightPixel ok. But it comes with a rubber seal over the USB C port.

Thank you, Clive! I love my new phone! It took a month to ship, and I get giddy every time I open the FLIR app

Love how you say verizon. If you didnt say american; I wouldnt have known.

@leightonboster3332

3 жыл бұрын

(Ver rise un) verizon. Lol.

@gary_rumain_you_peons

3 жыл бұрын

@@leightonboster3332 Knew an Asian who said horizon as ho-ri-zon.

@AntonioClaudioMichael

3 жыл бұрын

@@leightonboster3332 right

@AntonioClaudioMichael

3 жыл бұрын

@@leightonboster3332 who knows maybe us Americans are saying it wrong since are English is broken and not original

@ronaldpurnell7570

3 жыл бұрын

Obviously do not have the Verizon ads in the Isle of Man. In the US you hear the word on every other ad.

I'm already a fan of your videos, but this video came up when I was researching new phones. Thanks again, mate!

Thank you for making this video. I searched so much for a good review of the phone, but youtube was filled with videos with "stock" footage from blackview's official channel and no actual hands-on review and testing of the phone. For the less known Chinese phones it's impossible to find trustworthy reviewers and you reviewing the BV9900 is pure luck! Thank you again for taking your time.

@mattlove2110

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

I have had this phone for three months. Verizon works here in Texas. Flir is sensitive enough to see footprints on carpet after walking away. FM radio built in and headphones are antenna. After taking pics in Flir you can swipe down and see image without thermal. You can also see temps through a clear screen, different color options for heat and cold. Great phone so far.

Clive " I like it " I guess that is as good as it gets :)

@zh84

3 жыл бұрын

"Really quite good" is another valuable and rarely used compliment.

@Leatherkid01

3 жыл бұрын

The Clive " I Like it" stamp of approval without taking it to bits ...means something 👍🏻😏

00:30 - a truly useful tool to check whether your heater is on :)

0:35 "I use it when I should be sleeping", and its 1:12am on the phone he is reviewing LOL

Thanks to your last video I got myself a Cat S60 for my work phone and it's been absolutely wonderful for work! Thank you BigClive and lmao thanks for making a cool new vid on my birthday 😄💕

@DiyNuke

3 жыл бұрын

For the next phone i would suggest an blackvieuw. Also a bit cheaper🙃😂

@broken_font1881

3 жыл бұрын

@@DiyNuke it's not about how cheap the phone is, I needed that thermal camera more than anything for my job

@DiyNuke

3 жыл бұрын

@@broken_font1881 ah yeah then anything will do😂

Thank you for that Big Clive was looking at buying one of these but reluctant to pay without an independent review from the kind of a guy that I would go for a pint with...purchase complete ..🍻

@DJunclepaul2nd

3 жыл бұрын

I've found this phone to be garbage, so many problems. And no support. How has yours been?

@TheJackb45

3 жыл бұрын

@@DJunclepaul2nd so far so good it's software is clunky in comparison to the Samsung I'm used ....it recently survived a 3m fall onto concrete paving which would have killed any other phone. I have read some negative reviews online regarding support luckily I have not required any to date.

very informative video Clive. I learnt a lot from your video and help me make my decision to plump for the 9800Pro, only for the battery capacity as I go hiking and away from power a bit. Appreciate your time to make this. thanks

Android 10 is available for the BV9900 pro EU version, and other than having to clear the data for both camera apps, I haven't had any problems. However from some comments on the Blackview forum, some have had problems with the phone randomly turning off after the upgrade. I agree with you about using a case, the other essential accessory is a belt to hold your pants up when its in your pocket, as it's an absolute brick. I used AliExpress, as some vendors offered delivery from Spain for a quick shipping. The thermal camera is good for finding where the dog did it's business so I can clean up after it.

Thank you so much for reviewing it, I bought a BL8800 pro recently instead of the cat and am very happy with it.

I have the Black view BV9600 Pro. I have put it through a LOT!! Stick it in with the dishes every once and a while... Still works like day one. Love mine.

I received mine this morning, 18 days after ordering it from Banggood Nov 2nd for £330. It has Android 10, and the FLIR camera seems to work happily.

The S61 I have did put the air quality warning every time I used hand sanitizer so I had to turn it off.

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

The VOC sensors can detect ethanol.

i ordered the bv9900 pro the week they came out. really handy thing to carry and dropped multiple times without any real damage. dropped in bath a couple times and was perfect again once the speaker dried out.

I've had the BV9800 Pro for about six months now, and have come to like it quite heavily. I purposefully went with the 9800 because of the larger battery life. In the states the only major carrier SIM I can get to work is T-Mobile, and even they didn't know if it would, so they let me test it out in the store first. Figured I'd share this, as it was quite a hunt to find a carrier that would even /try/ to put a SIM in it. Overall quite happy with it, worst bit was finding a decent case and screen protector for it, as the screen protector it comes with has such weak adhesive that it even slides off in my work pants, which have very spacious pockets. Having a thermal imager with you at all times is very handy for maintenance tech work.

@sonictech1000

3 жыл бұрын

With Verizon, if you have an odd device it's often easiest to swap the SIM from another working device.

Thankyou so much for this review! Very informative and loving your accent 😉 The best tough phone ive ever had was a Kyocera Torque. It was AMAZING! it took a beating over the 3 years I had it and the screen is still like new. However progress marches on. I'm in the UK and I couldn't get hold of their latest handsets for love nor money. And now they seem to have pulled out of the tough phone market altogether. So here we are trying to find a new trusty brand for tough phones. I'm going to give this BV9900pro a chance. Thankyou for your review, it helped me alot in making up my mind. Thanks!

@DJunclepaul2nd

3 жыл бұрын

My BV 9900 has been garbage for over a year. How is yours?

I just ordered a ulefone armour 9 will be interesting to see how it goes. Bloody hell mate it's got me stumped why you haven't got over a million subs yet. Love ya work mate!

Blackview's phones are absolutely indestructible, I have a BV9600 pro and I've been running it caseless and without a screen protector and it has held up to a ton of abuse. Lots of hard drops on concrete, rocks, etc, and it has not cracked the screen at all. It literally just has some dents in the metal frame. My only real complaint is the really hard to find, *slightly longer* USB-C head required for it.

@ilia1350

2 жыл бұрын

don't take them snorkelling in the sea, despite the "underwater mode" in the menu, and "water proof" markings :) That was the end of my BV9900pro

Relax and Chill Out... as you speak about the heart rate! Thanks for the good laugh! Appreciate this non shill review you've stopped my delay of analyzing. Much obliged.

There is a 160x120 version of the Lepton sensor

@lachlanlau

3 жыл бұрын

In the flir one pro?

@gamerpaddy

3 жыл бұрын

i wonder if you can replace the lepton used in the blackview with a lepton 3.5 for the higher resolution. it seems quite integrated in software, blackview doesnt give any sdk / apis for it which makes custom roms a rare half working thing, and the usual flir apps wont recognize the sensor at all, just the one they have allready installed. havent tried the flir sdk yet

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's the one that Bullitt have used in the new Cat S62. It's always hard finding proper technical data on those phones though.

@vwegert

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigclivedotcom I've found www.devicespecifications.com/ to be very useful to compare mobile phones, but the site doesn't appear to know about the FLIR sensor either.

@becauseican2607

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i have the S62 and it has the lepton 3.5 4x the Resolution of the S61

Great review, subbed. Enjoy the useful technical details, ty

A few years ago I looked at getting a CAT phone, but due to negative reviews and the cost, I opted to get an add-on FLIR camera that plugs into the micro-USB port of my ancient Samsung Galaxy. It works quite well, the caveats being the camera needs to be charged separately, is more delicate than a built-in, and the need to carry an extra piece of equipment. I am not an engineer by trade, but like to tinker with electronics and cars, and even if I didn't, it's a great toy. I borrowed a FLIR camera from the facility manager where I worked some years back and was hooked. It's fun just looking at everyday objects with it. Beyond the electronic and other applications for it, I can see how much energy my home is losing or if a radiator has an air bubble or flow problem. Who knew trees are significantly warmer than the rest of the environment, even in the dead of winter? Just very cool.

@theskett

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good points. But anytime I have dangly / dongly bits, I either break them or lose them. So, yeah, I ordered one of these phones, despite the lower resolution :-)

Ever tried the Seek thermal cameras (small camera module which plugs into phone USB port)? Bought one about 6 years ago. Reasonable high res sensor, which I think they've since upgraded.

Great review! I've always wanted a IR-capable camera on my phone. Verizon rhymes with 'horizon'.

I have been going back and forth between the Armor 9 and the BV9900 Pro and I think I have finally settled on the 9900 pro. It's a hare smaller than the Armor it has wireless charging and I can have it in a week where the Armor 9 is a month away coming from China. I really enjoy your videos. Been subbed on my main account for many years.

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

The BV9900 Pro is my daily driver. I charge it with inductive charging.

@theinfernalcraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigclivedotcom Awesome. I am just doing a little more research to make sure it will work on T-mobile here in the US. I know Verision has issues and I have read that ATT has been blocking numerous brands on their network. Seems they only want brands that pay to be on their network. Unfortunately we don't have true GSM networks here in the US.

Clive goes off screen 13:33 and says ' hold on while I unlock this', using the same reversed L which he used earlier in the video. Yeah!

@phydeux

3 жыл бұрын

Who is this Cliff person you speak of? I only saw Clive.

@svampebob007

3 жыл бұрын

you looked at it? that's very rude of you, shame! Also after reading that comment I totally blanked on what my unlock pattern was, had a small panic attack 😅 thankfully it came back after staring at my phone for a couple of seconds.

@Bluscream

3 жыл бұрын

Trueee

@deslomeslager

3 жыл бұрын

@@phydeux Edited, thanks.

Thank you sir, your video is very useful and I will buy a phone with a thermal camera, I was looking for this, to detect faults in electronic circuits. Very well done your video, it helped me a lot, thanks again!

On the fire/rescue side, I am quite interested in things with thermal imaging. Super handy if you roll up on something (as I am on a very small/rural department) without an apparatus

@seanb3516

2 жыл бұрын

You can add wildlife monitoring. When we had a bunch of Coyote attacks I went to look for them at night regularly. Not something I would recommend for most people. You need to be ready for 'dog' type attacks, flanks, etc. Had a whole lotta fun with the camera though. I also use it for 'Fire Watch' after the Roofers have applied Torch-On roofing.

Thermal camera, I have seen it used to point to bad cells in a battery, heating up due to high internal resistance.

S61 also have barometer you can access it in "accurate altimeter" or another app.

Weird. I just started pricing thermal cams and up comes a review from my favorite weirdo.... What's the chance of that happening? Thanks!

I use the Blackview BV9500, had it about 2 years now. I love it, heavy as hell and a massive 3 to 4 day battery. Like the look of this one, but I need a headphone jack...

@theskett

3 жыл бұрын

Hm, I was hoping to use the 9900 with a BT headset -- which has worked well in the past, on other kit. Is there some other reason (selfie stick?) you need a headphone jack, please? Also, Ebay etc. have cheap USB-C to 3.5mm jack socket adaptors.

Clive sold me on BlackView, though I went with the BV9800 Pro for the larger battery and IR blaster. Just ordered it. My last phone was a Doogee S90 that's about 22 months old. Not bad for $400, especially the add-on modules that clip on to the back. Only flaw from the start was I could never get Google Pay NFC to work. Unfortunately it now has a fault in the circuitry that randomly makes it think I've attached a module, triggering a pop-up message - sometimes multiple times per second. Can't find any way to disable the pop-up, and it's INCREDIBLY counter-productive. Previously used a Cat S60 for a couple years. The battery on that one died and there was no way to power it on. Thought about replacing the battery but it was rather under-powered in general. Have definitely missed the FLIR camera though. Used it for diagnosing diesel engines, PCBs, and identifying circuit breakers (plug in vacuum, look at breaker box)

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

Google pay does work on the BV9900 Pro.

Loved this review!

I love my bv9900 pro. The thermal camera makes screening for covid-19 easy. And being able to easily wash it when I wash my hands means my phone is clean as well

hey clive a little advice, use your middle finger on your left hand, it isnt as likely to get damaged, i had to do this on my old s6, i kept both middle fingers registered to prevent it from forgetting me

@Azlehria

3 жыл бұрын

Based on my own scars, I think the ring finger may be the best backup fingerprint.

@AAAyyyGGG

3 жыл бұрын

@@Azlehria I've had a scar on my ring fingertip since 1996 when I accidentally drove a screwdriver bit into it. Even after all those years it's as obvious as it was then. :-/

@Azlehria

3 жыл бұрын

@@AAAyyyGGG I got a pinched line through one of my ring fingerprints where I cut it to the bone back in the '90s. But I keep adding more, not always temporary, changes to my index, middle, and thumb prints on both hands, and several times I've nearly lost one or the other pinky entirely. I've actually been tempted at times to see if I can scan my _nose_ as a "backup fingerprint". Those are a lot harder to lose.

@Mediamarked

3 жыл бұрын

@@Azlehria If he was still alive, Michael Jackson would've disagreed...

@Azlehria

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mediamarked Please note that I did _not_ say "impossible".

I had one of the ruggedized blackveiwa previously, they're pretty good phones actually, they don't have the most processing power or the most ram but they're damn sturdy

Clive you can get a phone bungee, so if you accidentally drop your phone, it will spring back up without drop damage. Great video, I loved it.

I have one of BLackview's non hardened phones. Considering it was £60 new I have absolutely no complaints.

Love my bv9500 pro, 9000 mah battery, I can watch 16 hrs of big Clive while I wait in airports

The USB type C (long) port is IP68 waterproof. The outer cap is just a dust cap. It's fine to get water in the USB port. The camera is an absolute joy to have. I also have the Samsung S20+ Ultra 5G which is vastly superior other than the fact that it has no FLIR and isn't usable as an underwater camera. I'm definitely enjoying the BV 9900 Pro and I got the Android 10 version. It has been having crashing issues so you might want to wait a bit and see if it improves. Overall I have no regerts. I would definitely be interested in a higher resolution model. And at around half the price of the S20 it's a good deal (BV 9900 Pro Android 10 Non-EU app $700 Cdn).

@igornsns

3 жыл бұрын

Mine died from water damage. it was 2 minutes in 20 cm of water. Fortunately got a full refund from amazon. But i also have a BV9500 and it has a sealed port.

@lukebarton371

2 жыл бұрын

Not really. While it stops ingress, unless your are very quick to clean properly it corrodes the port. It's done this on 2 rugged IP68 phones I've had and just leads to issues charging. That said, this has wireless charging.

@seanb3516

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukebarton371 Interesting...I will definitely watch out for this issue. I wonder if there is any way to provide Cathodic (don't pray for it, it's not Catholic) Protection. Could someone develop an Inconel type C USB plug with a Zinc slug inside? Probably just gave away a Million... no, make that a BILLION dollar idea. XD

Thank you Clive! I have been debating about a new phone, this helps!

@DiyNuke

3 жыл бұрын

Also have a look at the bv9800 pro. I have that one now. And so far its just is an great phone. And its more than fast enough. And the battery lasts for ages. And dropping it. Well it just doesnt care😂

make sure a thin silicone case has air cushioned corners ,thats the most important aspect of a case

@womble321

3 жыл бұрын

The phone if its like my black view fully protected. Mine is twice the weight of my main phone and the same size. The corners are fully protected. One guy on the ytubes dropped mine 2 stories on to concrete. Not even a scratch. The only problem is getting parts. I don't think they are repairable.

@womble321

3 жыл бұрын

If its like mine the silicone will break before the phone!

I've been looking at the black view for my next phone, I love my refurbished GS8 active but I'd like a thermal imager on board. Thanks for the review

I really hope some big manufacturers start including thermal cameras in their phones. Because that would mean they could justify actually developing the technology the way they have developed the regular camera market. What I want is a 60FPS 1920x1080 THERMAL resolution camera IN A SMARTPHONE for under 1000$. At the rate thermal cameras are evolving currently, we will get that about 2 weeks after never. And yes, more resolution is very useful. With enough resolution you no longer need an additional camera for edge detection and you can get much more details from far away.

@seanb3516

2 жыл бұрын

The problem is the physical size. The sensor in the BV 9900 is about as large as the surface area on your pinky finger. A high speed thermal camera (9000 FPS, stunning!) has a sensor about the size of a side plate. The difference is astonishing. The only advance I can see coming down the line is AI and extremely fast signal processing to help smooth out and fill in the image. Even with a really good camera and sensor you are still dealing with an absolutely enormous wavelength 'size'. Like trying to see an object by bouncing bowling balls off of it compared to bouncing tiny BB's for visible light.

@Basement-Science

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanb3516 Well the idea would be that the sensors would also become smaller as well. 1080p is only 2M pixels while smartphones can absolutely have 12M pixels for visible light these days. So I'm sure it would be possible. Especially the costs need to come down massively as well, which they would if it was more common.

i am a mantenance electrician an had similar problems with fingerprint recognition , i now only use my middle finger (yes that one) for smart devices

Have this phone, I am an electrician, durability as advertised. Battery life is great much better than Apple or Samsung. No issues with processor speed or storage. Has unique feature of using sd card as removable storage or extension of phone storage. Thermal camera may have it's uses haven't needed it yet except as a toy. Phone is thicker and heavier than flagship phones which I personally like. Cost half as much.

“Can you hear me now?” “What?” Varies-On

I really appreciate the honest review. Thank you. If it just had Android 11 😣

@rdoursenaud

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it’s now with Android 10 (The update is available from the Blackview forums). Won’t hold my breath for an Android 11 version.

I've had the Cat S6 for a couple years now. Main flaws for me are that it gets ridiculously hot when plugged into a charger and using an app like Waze at the same time and the lack of wireless charging; the usb port cover on mine was torn of in a few months. That already puts the Blackview ahead of the the Cat for me. Thanks for the review Clive. Might be looking into getting the BV when I retire my S6.

@hussenali3966

Жыл бұрын

do you want to sell your cat s6 ? i can use one for repairing

I'd like to see comparison for close view of circuit boards with thermal imaging. Only problem with using it as an add-on to a phone is the fact we buy a new phone every few years. It would be nice to think an imaging camera would last a little longer, not expiring when the phone dies.

I would love to have FLIR, it would make troubleshooting breaker panels much quicker, but more than my budget will allow, and Ebenezer sure won't pop for one, awesome videos Big C👍

I bet that heart rate sensor really is a pulse oximeter, perhaps nackered in firmware.

You forgot to hide your unlock pattern at 10:00, but then you hid it later in the video. Might want to change it.

@Bluscream

3 жыл бұрын

@tester123532456 nope

@vk3hau

3 жыл бұрын

well If your game enough to steal this phone of a big bear , I'm mean Big Clive you better have your Health insurance paid up!

@bjornkeizers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just in cause someone gets the phone and sees all those pictures of naked PCB's, stripped wires and naughty electronics :D

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

It was an old pattern I put in for the video, knowing I would inevitably unlock it in shot.

@trombonetortoise3406

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, think about of how much fun your mates and workmates are missing out on, now that you’ve changed that pattern...😁 just in case they watch your videos...

I use the earlier CAT S60. I love the thermal camera and the fact that when I got the phone it was priced at the same level as FLIR's entry level standalone thermal cameras. The BV9900 Pro looks very interesting, the Qi charging is a missed opportunity in the CAT phones. Having to open a flap every time the phone needs a charge will eventually wear out the seal in the flap.

@0LoneTech

3 жыл бұрын

While the Qi is convenient, I must note that on my 9800pro it doesn't really stop like it should. Once charged the phone really heats up.

Big Clive seal of approval eh! High praise indeed.

I considered both of those when I replaced my Kyocera Duraforce Pro 2, but ended up going with the Ulefone Armor 9 - it's like carrying a battle tank in my pocket. 😂🤣 It also has flir, comes with an endoscope, case, charger, etc. Loving it so far.

@clintfen3213

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going with that phone now?

@fieroboom

2 жыл бұрын

@@clintfen3213 still loving it. I can do underwater videos, and it's also dual SIM if I ever need it. Highly Recommend 👍👍

@adventureboysforever

2 жыл бұрын

What is your carrier? I am trying to get a tough phone for Verizon

@fieroboom

2 жыл бұрын

@@adventureboysforever Verizon is the carrier I use, haven't had any issues whatsoever. 👍👍

@fieroboom

2 жыл бұрын

Coming up on 1.5 years with the Ulefone Armor 9, and it's still going strong, still waterproof, and still pristine screen with no cracks, which is amazing because I'm extremely tough on phones. No overheating issues, no storage space issues (still haven't put an SD card in), and battery is still doing great, staying charged almost all day despite watching & listening to KZread all day (I'm a CDL driver). Still HIGHLY recommend if you don't mind a big, heavy phone. 👍👍👍

I have the BV9800 Pro which also has FLIR. While there are some things about the phone that leave me wanting it has overall a beast of a device.

Very nice video. I just bought myself a Bosch Professional GTC 400C Thermal Camera which does an amazing job and is much cheaper than an equivalent FLIR. If I was able to purchase one of the Blackbiews here in Australia I think I'll be getting one as my next mobile.

That's why I only use chargers that I have tested for compliance before use.

i have the cat s61, strange feature, if you take a picture of something with the thermal camera, that's over 120c it will show, say for example, 280c when you take the picture or video, but when you go to view the image or video, the temperature says ">120c" kind of annoying.

Thanks for the review, I just got a bl8800 PRO, very nice phone.

Thank you for your wonderful review, very useful.

I have its younger brother the BV9800 Pro some of the features on these phones are nuts.

Probably asked already but here goes. There is mention of both phones reading / displaying temperature and humidity. Does the Blackview show the ambient temperature and humidity or the battery readings? In other words, is there an air temp and humidity reader built in like the S61?

Blackview is a great valued brand, have used them for years.

very nice review, thank you, do you know what the approximate full frame equivalent focal length of the lens of the main camera is?

I had mine for 5 months. Awesome.

Altitude from barometric pressure needs to be calibrated to a known height but can then be more accurate to altitude than GPS. It needs to be calibrated because sea level pressure changes with the weather but the graduation of pressure as you go higher can be used to give extremely accurate altitude.

The screen's got a chunk missing and I can't plug my headphones or car into it without needing stupid adapters. Sadly these are no-go's for me...

I have a CAT S60 as a secondary phone for the thermal camera, and I’ve broken things by dropping it without damaging it at all, lol. They did come out with a CAT S62, I’d love to see your thoughts on that one too.

I wonder why external thermal camera accessories for phone devices cost as much as such phone including a thermal camera?

@DiyNuke

3 жыл бұрын

And then imagine dropping it a few times.😂 then the price difrence even gets bigger.

We always get an honest opinion here. btw specs and benchmark wise the BV wins as well... foeund myself a new flagship to buy.

@theskett

3 жыл бұрын

A "blue collar flagship", also, per BC's comment below the vajayo. Excellent :-)

I have a CAT S60 brought it cheap and broken. Was just a dead battery preventing it from turning on. Easy swap from China and like new working well :) love the phone and comes in externally handy! Essential for PC/phone repairs

@hussenali3966

Жыл бұрын

do you want to sell your cat s60 ? i cacn use one for repairing

I bought the cat s60 because it was built tough. I ended up using the flir a lot. More then i thought i would. It lasted 4 years. Thats longer then any phone i have ever had. Dropped on cement a lot. Finally it quit charging. I want to get the s61 but they are still expensive.

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

This outperforms the CAT S61 at a significantly lower price. I get the feeling that their new CAT S62 would have been much more expensive if they didn't have competition.

@poellot

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigclivedotcom awesome. I am currently using a galaxy s10+. I like it but it is fragile and i really miss the flir camera. I hope all manufacturers start soon so the option to have it is not so limited. I see the s62 in not available yet in the usa. Ill have to check the specs and price when it does get here and compare to that bv9900

I like my S61, I'd like to go to an S62 once this one's warranty is up, but I don't like the lack of physical buttons at the bottom of the screen. I do very much agree that the air sensor and measuring tool are gimmicky, but my cat loves going after the laser. Have you had a chance to check out an S62? I would love to get your take on it.

i have one and can say only "total satisfaction " is fast, rugged , havy and waterproof . good choice of materials .....maybe only too many sensors and little battery cappacity but for action people must have thing. 👍

I picked up the BV9800pro. After a week I returned it for the 9900pro. It turns out they're not going to update the 9800 to Android 10 and I had come from a Note 10 with Android 10. Going back to 9 felt odd and I had a hard time adjusting. BV9900pro is working great for me.

I want a phone with an x-ray camera.

Thanks for your review. Can you tell if the Blackview has a standard USB C port or whether it requires a long stem USB C. Thanks again

@esochibuike8477

3 жыл бұрын

This blackview is a standard USB type C. It is said at 4:10

Any issues with it going to sleep and not being able to wake up without a total reboot?

If my Moto G4 doesn't come home in working order (it's faulty right now) I might look into one of these. Time for an upgrade!

@19palmeri

3 жыл бұрын

I went from a moto g4 to the bv9900pro because of Sir Clive. It is excellent, very heavy 🍞

Does the FLIR camera work with the latest Android 10 update for the BV9900 pro now?

@westinthewest

3 жыл бұрын

Mine has been totally reliable since I received it two months ago. It's Android 10.

Depth of field on a camera is related to the aperture. Having a wide depth of field usually just means it has a small aperture and poor light gathering ability. This is where the focal length matters. You may end up having a phone with a longer focal length lense further away from your bench, and thus get a wider depth of field.

I have the BV9900Pro, a nice phone, but I have nticed that mine does not detect all the Wifi Access Points available on the 5GHz Band. While, at the same time other brands cellphones show them all as available to connect to. On the BV9900Pro they just do not get showed to connect to. I guess it has low sensitivity on its antenna, or might be defective. Could you please tell us if yours work well doing that? Thanks.

I've put my BV9900 through hell and back in the past year. Dropped from over 15 feet up straight onto concrete (no case) and this absolute unit of a phone was completely unphased. I use screen protectors just because I'm a clean screen freak. Its been dunked in lakes and just hasn't cared. I literally can't kill lol

@Meminjo

Жыл бұрын

How's it holding up in year two?

Oooh, My phone is Blackview.... O= Edit: Hmmm, mine is an earlier model, but I'm glad a blackview gets your seal of approval. It's been a good phone with me so far, someone who rarely gets phones. (My previous being the 3310). Perhaps in about 20 years when I upgrade, I'll check in and see what you're using.

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

I like rugged phones, and Blackview seem to be evolving quickly.

@LaylaSpellwind

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I got it because I wanted something bulky that wasn't going to break if I dropped it. My uncle keeps dropping his phones in tins of paint, so he's holding out for a phone that can resist that. Keep evolving Blackview! =D

Was checking blackview site earlier, as I'm in the market for a new phone, and found it odd that the 9800pro was more expensive than the 9900pro. Wonder if it's due to battery or what?

Which phone as you know, is more simple to open and to take out the FLIR Lepton camera? I need to use it with a Raspberry Pi to put on my drone. CAT or BlackView?

@bigclivedotcom

3 жыл бұрын

You can get the separate thermal imaging modules.

@patrickpat5277

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigclivedotcom I know I can buy the modules, but if I buy one of these two phones, BV9900 Pro or CAT 62 Pro, as you know, is it possible to take it out easy? Because I don't know if it is better to take out from a FLIR ONE or from a phone

I think the hardware navigation buttons (recents, home, back) are mechanical on the CAT S61 for a reason. I think it's more important to have a mechanical feedback from these buttons than from a charging port flap.