Remember the Samsung Galaxy Beam? It was a
smartphone released in 2012 with a built-in projector. More phones 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 next month.
The Blackview MAX 1 packs 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 also a rear-mounted
fingerprint scanner. The MAX 1 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 4680mAh
battery with support for 12V 2A fast-charging. The battery is said to provide
up to 4.5 hours of projection time.
Now to the projector. Blackview says the phone’s
projector is based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology which
uses laser point scanning technology for sharp and clear images. The
projector’s lamp is positioned at the top of the device where you will usually
find the IR blaster on a number of phones.
The projector has automatic focusing technology and
takes just a second to adjust clarity. Blackview says it can project a 70-inch
screen from a distance of 2 meters or a 200-inch screen from a distance of 3
meters but they also accept that its brightness isn’t as great as that of
full-sized projectors based on the size. They recommend 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 also 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
get 43% off. If you are interested, you can head to their official website to
register to get notified when pre-orders begin.
