Key takeaways

• The Blackview BL9000 Pro is available now on Amazon for$800.
• It's a rugged, feature-rich phone that's ready for anything you can throw at it, and has a very long battery life.
• Its thick, chunky form factor definitely isn't for everyone.

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Amazon has discounted the Blackview BL9000 Pro by$180 when you apply the clip-on coupon. 

I've been a fan of Blackview smartphones ever since I first laid hands on the BV9000 Pro back in 2018. It's big, it's chunky, and it's super robust. It's so robust that you could use it as an improvised hammer, and I did just that on one occasion (the smartphone thought nothing of it).

I love that handset, and I continue to use it today when I want a device with extreme reliability. So, imagine my surprise and excitement when an updated version landed on my doorstep in the form of theBL9000 Pro .

Also: I switched to the premium dumbphone everyone's talking about, and it puts E Ink to shame

The BL9000 Pro is made to be durable. It's the perfect Android smartphone for engineers, mechanics, or technicians who demand a sturdy, tough smartphone that can be dropped, kicked, and take a few punches.

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Blackview BL9000 Pro

The BL9000 Pro is a thick smartphone ruggedized to MIL-STD-810H, IP68, and IP69K, making it perfect for the outdoors or workshop environments. 

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Firstly, if you prefer sleek and lightweight smartphones, this isn't the phone for you. The BL9000 Pro is a brick, but it's a brick that can survive being dropped from 1.2 meters onto hard ground, or submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. Whether it's freezing at -20