Blackview Oscal Marine 2

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 features a solid design with a waterproof build, certified with an IP68 rating for protection against water and dust. It weighs 395g and has dimensions of 179.8mm in height, 83.1mm in width, and a thickness of 18.3mm. With a volume of 273.43 cm³, the device is built to withstand tough conditions, although it does not offer a rugged build or the ability to fold.

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 boasts a 6.56″ LCD, IPS display, offering a resolution of 720 x 1612 px and a pixel density of 269 ppi. This screen features a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals and is protected by branded damage-resistant glass for enhanced durability. However, it does not support HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or an Always-On Display.

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 offers solid performance with its 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, providing ample space and smooth multitasking. Powered by the Unisoc T615 chipset with a Mali G57 GPU, it features a CPU clocked at 2 x 1.8 GHz and 6 x 1.6 GHz, supporting multithreading across 8 threads. Its Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 1461 and AnTuTu benchmark score of 355767 highlight its capable processing power for most everyday tasks.

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 is equipped with a 16 MP main camera, offering features like phase-detection autofocus and a built-in HDR mode for enhanced photo quality. It supports 1080p video recording at 30 fps and slow-motion video capture. The 8 MP front camera is capable of taking decent selfies, and additional features include manual exposure, burst mode, and manual focus, though it lacks optical zoom or advanced recording options like HDR10 or Dolby Vision.

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 runs on Android 15, offering a range of privacy features such as location privacy options and camera/microphone access controls. It also includes customization options like theme customization and dynamic theming, as well as enhanced usability with split screen support and full-page screenshots. Additionally, it supports offline voice recognition, customizable notifications, and has a multi-user system, though it does not provide direct OS vendor updates or Wi-Fi password sharing.

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 features a powerful 11000 mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting usage. While it supports fast charging at a speed of 18W, it does not offer wireless charging. The device includes a charger in the box, and it also has a rechargeable, non-removable battery with a battery level indicator for easy monitoring.

The Blackview Oscal Marine 2 does not support a 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, or any advanced Bluetooth audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD. Additionally, it lacks a built-in radio feature, making it a more streamlined option for users who rely on Bluetooth or wireless audio solutions.

The device offers a solid range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 support, as well as Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless wireless communication. It features dual SIM card slots, an external memory slot for expandable storage, and a USB Type-C port for versatile connectivity. Additional features include NFC, GPS, a fingerprint scanner for security, and sensors like a gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass. However, it does not support 5G, emergency SOS via satellite, or features like crash detection, infrared sensors, or HDMI output.

The device includes a video light for enhanced photography and video quality in low-light settings. However, it does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display, which are some of the advanced display technologies found in other devices.