Blackview is a new smartphone series from Centrophone Electronic Corporation, a company that started in the Philippines in 2012. There are dual-, quad- and octa-cores, with prices ranging from Php 3,999.00 to Php 11,999.00, so obviously, the brand looks to challenge for a share of the Philippine market. Let’s take a look at some of their best smartphone offerings:
Blackview JK606
Though it’s the most affordable among the pack of dual cores, its screen size speaks the opposite. With a 5.0” qHD display, watching videos or playing casual games should be an enjoyable experience. It’s available in White and Dark Blue color options.
- Android 4.2 OS (Jellybean)
- MT 6572M Dual-core Processor
- 512MB Memory
- 4GB Internal Storage expandable thru SD card up to 32 GB
- 2.0 MP front camera, 5MP Back Camera with AF and Flash LED
- Dual SIM/Dual Standby
- 2200 mAh battery
- G Sensor/Light Sensor/Proximity Sensor
- Wireless Connectivity – GPS/AGPS, WIFI, Bluetooth
- FM Radio
- Price – Php 3,999.00
Blackview JK900
At a glance, you might mistake this for a Lenovo smartphone. This quad-core 1.3 GHz phone sports a 5 inch HD IPS display, which is commonly found on other midrange international brands. Those who love to take selfies will love its 5mp front camera, while the rear camera is a 13mp shooter with autofocus and LED flash.
Other specs:
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB Internal Storage expandable thru SD card up to 32 GB
- Android 4.4 OS (Kitkat)
- Dual SIM/ Dual Standby
- 2200 mAh battery
- G Sensor/Light Sensor/Proximity Sensor
- Wireless Connectivity – GPS/A-GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth
- Support OTG USB 2.0
- FM Radio
- Price – Php 6,999.00
Blackview Arrow
One of the few octa-cores of Blackview is the Arrow. This phone can definitely compete with other local octa-cores available in the market for a few reasons – its price and performance. With an SRP of only Php 11,999.00 for a 5″ Full HD screen coupled with 2GB RAM and a MT6592W octa-core chipset, this deal may be hard to resist.
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB Internal Storage expandable thru SD card up to 64 GB
- 8.0 MP (front) and 18.0 MP (rear) camera
- Dual SIM/ Dual Standby
- 2100 mAh battery
- Price – Php 11,999.00
Local brands with mid-to-high end specs are slowly flooding the market. Though some of them have already staked their share of the market, it is still nice to know that there are new brands looking to compete.
