Blackview FORT 5 Ultra-slim Wireless Charging 6.78-inch MediaTek Helio G100 Octa-core 5000mAh 108MP+13MP Night Vision Camera 4G Rugged Phone

The Blackview FORT 5 is slimmer and lighter than many traditional rugged smartphones. At just 10.7 millimetres thick and weighing only 248 grams, it is easy to carry daily, while still boasting an IP68/IP69K rating and meeting the MIL-STD-810H military standard.

It also comes with practical features for everyday and outdoor use, including a 108MP main camera, a 13MP night vision camera, Glove Mode 2.0, 33W fast charging, and 15W wireless charging. As such, it is well-suited for work, travel, hiking, camping, or everyday use.

The Blackview FORT 5 slim rugged phone can be used for everyday communication, travel, hiking, camping, outdoor photography, construction work, equipment maintenance, warehouse operations, and other outdoor activities. Its robust design can withstand water, dust, and accidental drops, whilst its slim profile of just 10.7 millimetres makes it easy to carry around on a daily basis.

A wealth of other features also make it suitable for a variety of scenarios: the night vision camera captures clearer images in dark environments; 'Glove Mode 2.0' allows you to use the phone whilst wearing gloves during outdoor work or activities; and support for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS navigation systems helps with route planning and positioning.

Yes. Weighing just 248 grams and measuring only 10.7 millimetres thick, the FORT 5 is more portable than traditional rugged smartphones. It also features a 6.78-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080 × 2460 and supports a 120Hz refresh rate, with a peak brightness of up to 700 nits, making it ideal for browsing the web, sending messages, navigating, watching videos, taking photos, and other everyday tasks.

Its robust protection ensures a smooth user experience even in challenging working environments. For example, sudden rain, accidental drops, dusty conditions, travel, and weekend outdoor activities. As such, the FORT 5 rugged smartphone meets the demands of both everyday life and outdoor use.

Yes. FORT 5 is ideal for hiking, camping, treks, and all manner of outdoor activities, where the phone may be exposed to rain, dust, dirt, drops, or temperature fluctuations. With an IP68/IP69K rating, durability compliant with the MIL-STD-810H standard, and an operating temperature range of -20°C to +55°C, it can easily cope with a wide range of outdoor activities.

Furthermore, the navigation and night vision features are extremely helpful outdoors. Five positioning systems assist with navigation, whilst the 13-megapixel night vision camera allows you to observe your surroundings in low-light conditions. The slim and lightweight body makes it more convenient to carry on long journeys.

Yes. The Blackview FORT 5 is ideal for construction work, equipment maintenance, on-site inspections, logistics and warehousing, as well as a wide range of outdoor work scenarios. In these environments, mobile phones are frequently exposed to dust, rain, mud, impacts, or accidental drops; however, the FORT 5, with its IP68/IP69K protection rating and compliance with the MIL-STD-810H standard, is well-equipped to handle these challenges.

In practical use, Glove Mode 2.0 makes it easy to view maps, messages, or operate work apps whilst wearing work gloves. The 108MP main camera can be used to document construction progress, equipment condition, architectural details, damaged components, or on-site inspection results. Coupled with its relatively slim and lightweight design, it is more convenient to carry around and use on-site for extended periods.

Yes. The FORT 5 is equipped with a 13MP night vision camera, which helps you see and record your surroundings in low light or darkness. It is therefore ideal for use in scenarios such as camping, night-time outdoor activities, wildlife observation, nighttime patrols, and site inspections in low-light conditions.

For example, it can be used whilst camping to check the surroundings of the campsite, to observe the road ahead whilst walking at night, or to assist in viewing dimly lit areas during outdoor work or inspections. It serves as a convenient mobile night-vision tool, but cannot replace professional night-vision equipment.

Yes. The FORT 5 has IP68 and IP69K protection ratings, meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to 2 metres deep for up to 30 minutes. Furthermore, it features an underwater photography function, which is very convenient for those who frequently use their mobile phone near water.

This level of protection is also useful in rainy weather, whilst hiking, camping, working outdoors, or in damp environments. However, water resistance may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear, drops, or physical damage. Furthermore, ensure that the phone and charging port are completely dry before charging.

Yes. The Blackview FORT 5 rugged smartphone has an operating temperature range of -20°C to +55°C. Not only can it be used in cold or hot weather, but it is also suitable for a variety of outdoor scenarios, including winter travel, hiking, construction work, site surveys, and working in warm environments.

However, extreme temperatures may affect battery life, charging speed, and the phone's performance. Even rugged phones should be protected from prolonged exposure to extremely high or low temperatures to maintain battery health and the device's long-term performance.

Yes. The FORT 5 is equipped with a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM6 main camera, a 13-megapixel night vision camera, and a 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL JN1 front-facing camera. This camera setup is well-suited to landscape photography, travel photography, outdoor activities, everyday photography, work documentation, and observation in low-light conditions.

The combination of the 108-megapixel main camera and the dedicated night vision camera allows you to rely on the main camera during the day and switch to night vision mode when natural light is insufficient, giving the phone greater flexibility in different environments.

Yes. The FORT 5's 13MP night vision camera can be used for casual wildlife observation, such as monitoring animal trails at dusk or after dark. The FORT 5's rugged and durable build also makes it suitable for use on footpaths, at campsites, and in outdoor environments where it may be exposed to dust, rain, or accidental drops.

However, as the FORT 5 does not have a dedicated optical telephoto camera, it is better suited to close-up observation and is not ideal for long-distance wildlife photography.

Yes. The FORT 5 supports 'Glove Mode 2.0', which is designed to make it easier for users to operate the touchscreen whilst wearing gloves. This is particularly useful for construction workers, warehouse staff, technicians, and hikers.

Users can carry out common tasks such as checking navigation, answering calls, viewing work information or opening apps without having to repeatedly take off their gloves. This makes it much more convenient to use the phone whilst wearing gloves for daily work or outdoor activities.

The Blackview FORT 5 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, offering up to approximately 480 hours of standby time, 38 hours of talk time, 33.5 hours of music playback, 6.5 hours of web browsing, 6 hours of video playback, or 5 hours of gaming. However, actual battery life will be affected by factors such as screen brightness, network signal strength, navigation, photography, apps, and frequency of use.

The FORT 5 also supports 33W fast charging. Compared to traditional rugged smartphones with extra-large capacity batteries, it features a slim and lightweight body measuring just 10.7mm thick, which not only maintains battery life but also ensures portability, making it more suitable for daily commuting, work, travel, and outdoor activities.

The Blackview FORT 5 and FORT 2 are both slim rugged phones, but they are designed for slightly different needs. The table below compares their key specifications, features, and recommended use cases to help you choose the more suitable model.

The FORT 5 is best suited for travellers, hiking and camping enthusiasts, construction workers, technicians, warehouse staff, field workers, and anyone who frequently works outdoors. For travellers and outdoor enthusiasts, the slim 10.7mm profile and light weight of 248g make it more convenient to carry, whilst the IP68/IP69K protection rating and MIL-STD-810H standard ensure better resistance to rain, dust, impacts and accidental drops.

For construction workers, technicians, warehouse staff and other on-site workers, Glove Mode 2.0 allows for easy operation of the phone whilst wearing gloves, and the 108MP main camera can be used to document construction progress, equipment status and inspection results; the 13MP night vision camera is also suitable for night-time inspections or low-light environments.