The Blackview Hero 10 is poised to make waves in the smartphone industry as the most budget-friendly foldable phone yet. According to recent reports, it will carry a price tag of EUR 399 (approximately Rs. 35,400) for its 12GB + 256GB variant. This would make it significantly more affordable than the current title holder, the Nubia Flip 5G.
The Blackview Hero 10 is slated for release in May 2023 and boasts an impressive set of features. It will sport a 6.9-inch AMOLED primary display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,080 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. When unfolded, the phone measures 8.8mm in thickness and weighs approximately 198g.
In terms of optics, the Hero 10 features a dual rear camera system headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. The front-facing camera houses a 32-megapixel sensor. The promotional banner for the device on Blackview’s official website also reveals a circular secondary cover screen situated on the back panel, adjacent to the rear camera unit and LED flash.
Under the hood, the Blackview Hero 10 is powered by a 6nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The RAM can be virtually expanded up to 24GB. The phone runs on Android 13-based OS and supports 45W wired fast charging as well as reverse charging. It also offers dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.2, OTG, and NFC connectivity.
While the official Blackview blog remains tight-lipped about other details, the global website of Blackview showcases a promotional banner for the Blackview Hero 10. Clicking on the banner redirects users to the AliExpress listing for the device, which provides additional specifications. The phone is listed at EUR 958.64 (approximately Rs. 85,000) for its 12GB + 256GB version, a significant deviation from the rumored price. The listing also suggests that the model will be available for purchase from May 20 to May 24, indicating that the listed price may be merely a placeholder and not the final retail price.
