Blackview XPLORE 6 is first rugged phone with periscope telephoto lens

Blackview's XPLORE 6 rugged phone is the first in its class with a periscope telephoto: a 50-MP Samsung JN5 sensor with 3x optical zoom, plus a ZoomX G1 teleconverter in the box for up to 10x optical reach. It packs a 12,000-mAh battery and Dimensity 9400+, priced from $1,399 with shipping around December.

• 50-MP Samsung JN5 periscope: 3x optical zoom, 12-cm macro mode
• Bundled ZoomX G1 teleconverter extends reach to 230-mm equivalent, 10x optical
• 12,000-mAh battery, 120-W charging, IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H
• Priced at $1,399 for 512 GB and $1,599 for 1 TB, 10% deposit pre-order