Oscal Pilot 2: Inexpensive rugged smartphone comes with two screens and fast flashlight

Blackview has a new smartphone on offer, the Oscal Pilot 2, which can be ordered directly from the manufacturer at a price of $279.99. The model is available in three color versions, namely orange, black and green.

The Pilot 2 is a rugged smartphone that can be submerged and is said to be able to withstand drops from a height of up to 1.2 m without lasting damage. According to Blackview, the smartphone can be used in a temperature range between -20 °C and 60 °C. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is installed for the 6.5-inch 120 Hz panel, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2400. There is also a round, 1.3-inch display on the back, which can be used to display notifications.

In terms of internal hardware, the smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99, which is often found in cheaper smartphones, but should provide sufficient power for many applications. However, 5G support is not on board. The 256 GB internal storage can be expanded using a memory card, while the RAM always amounts to 8 GB.

A 50-MP main camera with an Isocell GN5 sensor from Samsung is installed, as well as an ultra-wide-angle camera. The flashlight has a brightness of 170 lumens and a range of up to 18 meters. The 8,800 mAh battery can be charged with up to 45 watts. At 368 gm and a thickness of 17 mm, the smartphone is quite compact for a rugged device.

Other Blackview rugged smartphones, such as the BV6200, can be found at Amazon.