Following the recent bankruptcy of manufacturer CAT, emerging tech brand Blackview is the only company in the rugged outdoor phone market to exclusively use the world-class FLIR Mobile SDK and MyFLIR Pro app for thermal imaging technology. The new Blackview BL9000 Pro is a direct competitor to the CAT S62 Pro. It offers significant improvements in hardware, software and thermal imaging capability. Particularly noteworthy are the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset, 50 MP front and rear cameras, a 120 Hz display, 120 W ultra-fast charging, dual Harman Kardon speakers with Harman AudioEFX and Android 14 (DokeOS 4.0).
Blackview BL9000 Pro: With powerful thermal imaging camera
A flagship feature of the Blackview BL9000 Pro is of course the thermal imaging camera. It relies on the same FLIR Lepton 3.5 sensor that is also used in the CAT S62 Pro. It delivers a resolution of 160 x 120 pixels – four times as much as in the previous models – and thus delivers the sharpest thermal image possible to date.
The BL9000 Pro also relies on the exclusive MyFLIR Pro app and introduces the innovative MSX imaging functions. These include a picture-in-picture mode that helps to identify problems even more precisely.
The new temperature alarm detects anomalies in temperature and automatically triggers an alarm while generating an analysis report. With the support of the Teledyne FLIR Mobile SDK, Android and iOS developers can integrate FLIR thermal imaging technology into their mobile apps for a better user experience.
Blackview BL9000 Pro: Display and design
The Blackview BL9000 Pro comes with a larger 6.78-inch display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,460 pixels and a frame rate of up to 120 hertz. This makes it not only larger and faster, but also higher-resolution than the one in the CAT S62 Pro.
As a robust outdoor smartphone, the BL9000 Pro can easily withstand drops from 1.2 meters and can survive 30 minutes in water up to 1.5 meters high. This makes it the ideal companion for adventures in tropical rainforests or harsh outdoor working environments.
Powerful hardware
While the CAT S62 Pro uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the Blackview BL9000 Pro comes with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset including 5G support.
Up to 36 GB RAM (12 GB RAM 24 GB RAM expansion) is available, as well as 512 GB system memory, which can be expanded to up to 1 TB via microSD card. With this powerful configuration, the BL9000 Pro can handle the use of several apps at the same time and can store more photos, videos and files.
Blackview BL9000 Pro vs CAT S62 Pro: Camera
The Blackview BL9000 Pro is equipped with a 50 megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GN5 main camera, which is supported by a 13 MP ultra wide-angle camera and a macro lens.
For selfies and video calls, the 50 MP front camera of the BL9000 Pro outshines the CAT S62 Pro, which only has an 8 MP front camera. The BL9000 Pro records video in 4K on the front and rear, making it ideal for vlogs and short videos. The latest ArcSoft 8.0 image algorithm and AI camera enhancements also ensure perfect image quality at all times.
8.880 mAh battery and Android 14
The Blackview BL9000 Pro is equipped with an 8,800 mAh battery that is made for long runtimes. It can also be charged with up to 120 watts and is therefore fully charged in just 53 minutes.
The smartphone also relies on two HarmanKardon Smart PA speakers with Harman AudioEFX sound technology, which offer a full and immersive sound. The latest Android 14 with DokeOS 4.0 is used as the operating system.
All in all, the Blackview BL9000 Pro outperforms the CAT S62 Pro in performance, memory, camera, battery, audio and operating system. It offers all the advanced thermal imaging features licensed by FLIR exclusively for CAT and goes far beyond.
If you’re looking for a rugged outdoor smartphone with a thermal camera that offers excellent value for money, the Blackview BL9000 Pro is the perfect choice.
The Blackview BL9000 Pro is available at a greatly reduced price on AliExpress.
