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Technology
John Velasco

I used this rugged phone with a FLIR camera to see behind walls — and it even has an obnoxious 8,800 mAh battery

Blackview BL9000 Pro held in hand showing off the back.

I’ve explained in many articles the benefits of a thermal camera. Whether I’m using one to see if the neighborhood trash panda is prowling my backyard, or to uncover hidden dangers around my home, thermal cameras have proven invaluable to me as a first-time homeowner. But the problem with these attachable thermal cameras is that often I don’t have one on me when I do need it.

Enter the Blackview BL9000 Pro, a rugged phone that packs a built-in FLIR thermal camera that’s present whenever a need to see what's hidden arises. I’ve spent years reviewing the best phones, yet rugged phones are often overlooked because they lack the same brand recognition and broad appeal that the best iPhones and best Android phones offer.

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