Blackview Xplore 6: A Rugged Smartphone with Two Displays and a Teleconverter

The Blackview Xplore 6 is a rugged smartphone with a 12,000 mAh battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip and a periscope telephoto camera. Its introduction is associated with the IFA 2026 trade show. Alongside its large main display, it has a smaller AMOLED screen on the back.

Two AMOLED displays

The 6.73-inch main AMOLED display has a resolution of 3,200 × 1,440 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The high resolution helps render fine details, while the higher refresh rate makes on-screen motion smoother. The panel is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

On the back is a second AMOLED display measuring 1.47 inches, with a resolution of 368 × 194 pixels. It can be used to quickly view notifications or photos without turning on the main display.

Performance and memory

The phone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, built using a 3 nm process and clocked at up to 3.63 GHz. It comes with up to 18 GB of RAM, providing room to run multiple apps at once and handle more demanding tasks.

Storage options are 512 GB and 1 TB. Both offer plenty of space for apps, photos and videos, while the larger capacity may be useful when working with large files.

Battery and charging

The 12,000 mAh battery makes the phone an interesting option for extended use away from a charger. Actual battery life, however, depends on usage, settings and conditions.

The Xplore 6 supports 120 W wired charging and 80 W wireless charging. These are stated power ratings, not guarantees of a particular charging time; the time also depends on the charger used and the charging conditions.

Durability and dimensions

The Xplore 6 has IP68 and IP69K ratings, and MIL-STD-810H is also listed. The IP ratings relate to protection against dust and water, including pressurised water under specified test conditions. MIL-STD-810H covers several types of tests; without details of which were performed, the designation cannot establish durability in every situation.

The phone is also stated to withstand drops from up to 2 metres, although the test conditions are not specified. Its rugged design is therefore no guarantee that it will survive every drop or contact with water without damage.

At 179.5 × 85.4 × 18.2 mm and 428 grams, this is a substantial device. The large battery and protective construction come at the cost of less comfortable carrying and handling than a lighter phone.

Cameras and zoom

The main camera uses a 50 MP OmniVision OV50H sensor with a 1/1.3-inch optical format and optical image stabilisation. Stabilisation can help reduce the effects of hand shake, for example when shooting in low light. Final image quality also depends on the scene and image processing.

The second camera is a 50 MP periscope telephoto with 3× optical zoom. With a teleconverter attached, it offers up to 10× optical zoom and an approximately 230 mm equivalent focal length, extending its reach for photographing distant subjects.

Digital zoom is also available up to a 1,600 mm equivalent. Unlike optical zoom, it relies on digital image processing, so the same level of detail should not be expected at extreme magnification. A 50 MP ultrawide camera and a 50 MP front camera round out the camera system.

The Xplore 6 combines an extensive camera system and a large battery with a rugged design. Its main practical trade-off is its size and weight.