Remind the Samsung Galaxy Beam? It was a smartphone introduced in 2012 with a built-in projector. Extra smartphones with built-in projectors have been launched after then. The Moto Z series even have a projector Mod. Nevertheless, it doesn’t seem as if that category of smartphones is done as Blackview is scheduled to launch its MAX 1 with a built-in projector upcoming month.
First its specifications. The Blackview MAX 1 sports a 6-inch 2160 x 1080 AMOLED display. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P23 processor which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone has 16MP dual front cameras and a single 16MP Sony IMX298 rear camera. There is Additionally a rear-mounted fingerprint digital camera.
The MAX 1 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the package and pack a 4680mAh battery with support for 12V 2A fast-charging. The battery is said to give up to 4.5 hrs of projection time.
Now to the projector. Blackview says the phone’s projector is based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) tech what uses laser point scanning technology for sharp and clear photos. The projector’s lamp is positioned at the top of the gadget in which you will usually find the IR blaster on a number of smartphones.
The projector has automatic focusing tech and takes just a second to adjust clarity. Blackview says it could project a 70-inch screen from a distance of 2 meters or a 200-inch screen from a distance of 3 meters however they In addition accept that its brightness isn’t as great as that of full-sized projectors based on the size. They suggest using it in a dim environment for best quality.
The Blackview MAX 1 will ship with a steel tripod for holding the phone when using it as a projector. It will In addition come with a mini subwoofer with support for 360° stereo surround sound.
The phone will go into mass production on February 20. First pre-sale is scheduled for March 1 and delivery will begin the middle of March. Blackview says the first 1000 pre-orders will receive 43% off. If you are interested, you can head to their formal web to register to receive notified whenever pre-orders begin.