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Canadian is widely known for the increased safety of its mobile devices, based on its proprietary BlackBerry Security technology.
In our review - best models BlackBerry devices of recent years, presented to the general public.
So, the models included in the TOP
Third place the model ranks in our rating BlackBerry DTEK50 . This gadget is the result of the company's recent policy of licensing the BlackBerry brand to other manufacturers. At the same time, users of new devices will continue to have access to proprietary BlackBerry services: BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry Intelligent Keyboard and BBM. In this case we are talking about the rebranding of the well-known Alcatel smartphone Idol 4. The design features of this gadget make it the safest smartphone in the world at the time of announcement, running operating system Android.- Regular release of patches that close security vulnerabilities found in devices.
- The DTEK application provides the user with total control over the operating system, notifying him about actions that could cause a data leak, such as turning on the camera or sending messages.
- All personal data is encrypted according to the FIPS 140-2 standard.
- The cost at the start of sales is about 21 thousand rubles, but it should be borne in mind that there are no official deliveries of BlackBerry to Russia.
- Practical, easy-to-use device design.
- Acoustic system that provides excellent sound.
- Good display quality.
- Support that provides the device with fast access to the Internet.
- The 12-megapixel camera performs well in normal lighting.
- Branded services that ensure high security of the gadget.
- Insufficient system performance when performing resource-intensive tasks.
- The camera performs mediocre in poor lighting.
- Absence .
- Lack of support for using two SIM cards.
- The price is somewhat inflated for a device of this class - 21 thousand rubles.
Below our editors evaluate this device according to a five-point system.
Second position model ranks BlackBerry KEYone (DTEK70, Mercury) , released at the very beginning of 2017. It is characterized by fairly decent, although not top-end, characteristics, a high-capacity battery (3505 mAh) and support for expansion internal memory using microSD cards up to 2 TB. Price at the start of sales is 549 US dollars. Nothing is known yet about plans to supply this smartphone to Russia.
Advantages of the model:
- Powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor operating at 2 GHz.
- High-quality 12-megapixel camera.
- Latest Android 7.1.
- High capacity battery – 3505 mAh.
- Supports large memory cards (up to 2 TB).
- The price is too high for the middle price segment to which the model belongs according to its characteristics - $549.
Finally, tops our review model BlackBerry DTEK60 . According to rumors, it is a rebranding of the Alcatel Idol 4 Pro, which was never announced in 2016. Powerful hardware, improved screen quality, a fingerprint scanner, significantly increased battery capacity compared to the previous model - while maintaining a high level of data protection. On the Russian gray market, the model costs about 40 thousand rubles.
Positive qualities of the model:
- Powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 processor operating at 2.15 GHz.
- Large quantity RAM– 4 GB.
- Sufficient amount of internal memory – 32 GB.
- High-quality 5.5-inch screen made using AMOLED technology.
- Large capacity – 3000 mAh.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Branded services providing a high level of data protection.
- Problem with downloading additional files by some applications.
- The price is too high - 40 thousand rubles.
Unfortunately, the BlackBerry company, known to many users on the best side thanks to its ultimatum policy regarding the security of its devices, is currently not going through its best days. In September 2016, the company's CEO John Chen announced that it would cease producing its own smartphones.
By this time, BlackBerry's share of the mobile device market had dropped to 1%. Despite the fact that back in 2015, the company made a desperate attempt to abandon its own BlackBerry 10 operating system and released two models running the Android operating system, it did not bring success.
As a result, only two smartphone models saw the light of day in 2016. Time will tell whether the initiative to license the brand to other manufacturers will be successful. For now, it seems like a desperate attempt by BlackBerry to somehow stay in the smartphone market, even at the cost of abandoning its own production.
For Russian users It is important that the smartphones of this company are not officially certified in the country, and they can only be purchased on the gray market. Moreover, the audience of users of this brand is declining from year to year, retained mainly by fans of this particular brand.
The devices have quite decent quality and characteristics, but are clearly not worth the money they ask for. For such amounts you can buy more interesting gadgets from other manufacturers. And enhanced data protection is simply not relevant for most users.
More than once or twice I receive questions from readers about BlackBerry devices, they say, you are writing about complex and expensive devices like the BlackBerry Torch 9800, but what else can you choose? In fact, the range of devices officially supplied to Russia is very wide, and in this article I would like to briefly go through the model range and express my own impressions of the devices - fortunately, I have used almost all existing BlackBerrys on the market. I’ll express a banal thought now, but with BlackBerry things are the same as with Mercedes cars, the year is not so important. So sometimes there is no need to consider the latest devices for purchase; it is much more important to evaluate your own needs.
BlackBerry Bold 9000
A living classic, one of the most popular BlackBerrys on the market. Until now, many people choose Bold for one simple reason; it uses one of the most comfortable keyboards among all devices of the brand. The device is quite large size, I once actively used Bold and mastered the then new version of the operating system, compared to the old BB 8800 it was something completely amazing.
BlackBerry Storm 9520
Many are accustomed to traditional BlackBerry smartphones - this means a classic case, QWERTY, and familiar functions. As for the Storm, this BlackBerry is unusual, because there is no keyboard, but there is a rather large touch display. Perhaps this is the most multimedia smartphone of the entire family, largely due to the size of the display. Thin body, very interesting materials, Storm fits perfectly in the hand. The main feature of the device is the unusual design of the touch display, which is not used anywhere else. When you click on one or another element of the display, you literally feel a click, as if the screen is being pressed. The function is called SurePress, it is made for more precise work with the screen, it is especially cool to type text on the virtual keyboard. Otherwise, this is a typical BlackBerry, branded services are supported, the stated talk time is about six hours, 2 GB of its own memory and a slot for microSD cards. I would recommend Storm to those who can't live without a BlackBerry but want to try something new. Try it for your health.
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Just a month ago I was sitting with a friend in a cafe, sat and sat, got up, left, and then she realized that she had forgotten her phone on the table. She’s not a fan of technology at all, so the gadget was some kind of very ancient - however, it was no longer on the table, the waiters, as always, don’t know anything, the number is unavailable, the story is clear. There is no point in crying here, it happens to everyone. A couple of days later she contacted me with a question about BlackBerry. Like, he wants to try what I can recommend in a simple way. Here I see only one option, this is the BlackBerry 8520 Curve. Why him? I will say this, if I gave up all my activities with gadgets and was in a situation where there is not much money, but I need to buy something universal, with a keyboard, stylish, with good voice quality, practical, suitable for working with mail - I would I chose Curve myself. I liked the previous model, with a regular “ball” instead of the now familiar optical joystick, and I also like the modern Curve. Yes, there is no powerful camera here. But this inexpensive BlackBerry looks stylish and discreet, has support for familiar services, a good display, traditionally high voice quality, and a comfortable keyboard. I can talk about Curve for a long time, even the case materials are very unusual, soft plastic, pleasant to the touch. The operating time under not very heavy load can reach four to five days. Here is a recipe for a successful smartphone for all occasions, a workhorse as it is, as it should be.
BlackBerry Pearl 9105
The smallest BlackBerry, moreover, it uses a regular keyboard (the BlackBerry 9100 model has some kind of QWERTY, the body is the same). People often ask who might need such a device and why. I can easily answer this question for you, since I myself use Pearl all the time. Firstly, this is a very compact solution. It fits into the smallest pocket, is unnoticeable, and fits perfectly in the hand. Secondly, all branded services are supported here; in fact, this is the same BlackBerry 9700, only almost halved. Thirdly, if it is important for you to receive mail, but you are used to answering either from a computer or not answering at all (and calling back in case of any urgent questions), then this is definitely your choice. Finally, Pearl is capable of working in autonomous mode for a long time, it has a good display, excellent voice quality, and the device can replace a player. An unusual smartphone in the large BlackBerry family, but this device also has its own consumer. I would especially recommend that girls take a closer look at the BlackBerry 9105, because many of the fair sex can type text on a regular telephone keyboard a hundred times faster than I can on the BlackBerry 9700.
Big family!
I won’t tell you once again about the BlackBerry Torch or BlackBerry 9700. There is enough material on the site; at the end of the article there are links to reviews, add-ons, and articles about the company’s application store. I would like to remind you once again that BlackBerry is a big family and most people who have tried this or that device again choose RIM products. What will you choose? Small Pearl or large Bold with one of the most convenient QWERTY - it's up to you. It is important that there is a choice. If you have any questions about BlackBerry, no matter what, feel free to write to us by email, and we, together with the company’s specialists, will try to help you. Welcome to the family!
In this review, I want to consider with you best smartphones BlackBerry. Let's get acquainted with their characteristics, find out how much they cost, consider their positive and negative aspects. We will select the optimal models in terms of price/quality ratio.
BlackBerry - smartphones of Canadian “origin” with their own operating system or running on Android platform, offering the general consumer devices with increased security.
What are there
The devices were originally created as smartphones for business. They implement many functions that simplify working with texts, entering data, sending messages, and exchanging information. It is possible to work with dozens of graphic and text editors. The devices use Internet traffic very sparingly, and messages reach the recipient almost instantly. Such capabilities are achieved through the data compression algorithm used. Proprietary BlackBerry Security technology and special servers protect mobile phones and their owners from interception of information.
Popular models
To expand global sales, the company began producing smartphones with the Android operating system. A worthy example was the BlackBerry Priv model. Users who are familiar with the features flagship smartphones, received the new product with a bang. The main difference between the device is the presence of a full-fledged QWARTY button keyboard, combined with a large 5.4-inch Amoled screen with HD resolution. A 6-core Qualcomm processor, 32 GB flash memory and 3 GB RAM complete the impression of significant “stuffing”. The 18 MP main camera is equipped with a dual LED flash, autofocus, and professional 4K video shooting. Front camera 2 GB with fixed focus.
The Priv is a massive smartphone weighing 192g and 9.4mm thick. The externally brutal design is dominated by strict graphic lines without curves. The screen occupies the entire front panel. The hardware keyboard under the screen is easy to type and has short key travel.
Another interesting smartphone BlackBerry - Passport model. The compact 4.5-inch gadget has a square-shaped display. This makes the phone seem wide. Powered by 1 SIM card, equipped with 32 GB of main and 3 GB of RAM with support for an additional memory card. Served by a 4G LTE network. A capacious 3450 mAh battery provides effective work for 2 days.
The BlackBerry DTEC 50 model is an attempt to rebrand the Alcatel Idol 4, well-known on the Russian market. The advantage is high security with a classic phone shape. Full control over the operation of the operating system special application DTEC. Traditional data encryption is provided. The phone features a user-friendly design, availability speaker system, 4G LTE support for fast Internet access.
BlackBerry DTEC 60 is a 5.5-inch phablet with a high-resolution Amoled screen. A fingerprint scanner is built in and all proprietary services are provided to protect data. Other advantages are an excellent 21 MP camera and high quality sound from the speakers.
The BlackBerry KEYone model looks like a traditional feature phone from the brand. Equipment - advanced Android 7.1 operating system, 8-core Qualcomm processor, 12 MP camera, 4.5-inch screen diagonal. The battery capacity is 3505 mAh - this is more than in other models.
General disadvantages
An interesting-looking, functional and secure smartphone offers interesting opportunities for the consumer that cannot be implemented with devices from other brands. But the cost of gadgets is extremely high for the Russian market. For this price you can purchase more interesting models from well-known manufacturers, especially if the protective functions are not relevant.
My rating of BlackBerry smartphones
- BlackBerry Bold 9900.
- BlackBerry Z30.
- BlackBerry DTEK60.
- BlackBerry Priv.
- BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2.
- BlackBerry Aurora.
- BlackBerry Passport.
- BlackBerry Q5.
Smartphone BlackBerry Bold 9900
Characteristics of BlackBerry Bold 9900
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | BlackBerry OS |
| Frame | classical |
| Housing material | metal and plastic |
| QWERTY keyboard | There is |
| Control | mechanical/touch buttons |
| SIM card | regular |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 66x115x11 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color TFT, 16.78 million colors, touch |
| Type touch screen | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 2.8 inch |
| Image Size | 640x480 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 286 |
| There is | |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 5 million pixels, 2592x1944, built-in flash |
| Recognition | persons |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 1280x720 |
| Geo Tagging | There is |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WMA |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, USB, NFC |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | 1200 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 1 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 8 GB |
| RAM capacity | 768 MB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, up to 32 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery | Li-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 1230 mAh |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| There is | |
| Control | voice dialing |
| A2DP profile | There is |
| Sensors | lighting, proximity, compass |
| Flashlight | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Announcement date | 2011-05-02 |
| Sales start date | 2011-07-01 |
Advantages and problems of BlackBerry Bold 9900
Advantages:
- keyboard.
- fine-tuning profiles.
- quality of communication.
Flaws:
- battery.
- camera.
Video review of BlackBerry Bold 9900
Smartphone BlackBerry Z30
BlackBerry Z30 Specifications
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | BlackBerry OS |
| Frame | classical |
| Control | on-screen buttons |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 72x140.7x9.4 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 5 inch |
| Image Size | 1280x720 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 294 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 8 million pixels |
| Camera functions | autofocus |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Front camera | yes, 2 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA |
| Video output | HDMI |
| Connection | |
| Standard | |
| LTE bands support | 1800, 2600, 900, 800 |
| Interfaces | |
| Satellite navigation | GPS/GLONASS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm MSM8960T, 1600 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 2 |
| Video processor | Adreno 320 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 16 GB |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB |
| Memory card slot | There is |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 2880 mAh |
| Battery | non-removable |
| 18 h | |
| 384 h | |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| Sensors | |
| USB-host | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Roskachestvo assessment | 4.144 |
| Announcement date | 2013-09-19 |
Advantages and problems of the BlackBerry Z30
Advantages:
- quality of communication.
- big battery.
- good screen.
Flaws:
- warming up.
BlackBerry Z30 video review
Smartphone BlackBerry DTEK60
Characteristics of BlackBerry DTEK60
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | Android 6.0 |
| Frame | classical |
| Control | on-screen buttons |
| SIM card | nano SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 75.4x153.9x7 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color AMOLED, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 5.5 inch |
| Image Size | 2560x1440 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 534 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| Calls | |
| Light indication of events | There is |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 21 million pixels, led flash(front and back) |
| Camera functions | autofocus |
| Diaphragm | F/2 |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Max. video frame rate | 30 fps |
| Geo Tagging | There is |
| Front camera | yes, 8 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radio |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A |
| LTE bands support | FD-LTE: 2100, 1900, 1800, 2600, 900, 800, 700 MHz; TD-LTE: 2600, 2300, 2500 MHz |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, USB, NFC |
| Satellite navigation | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Number of processor cores | 4 |
| Video processor | Adreno 530 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 32 GB |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | yes, up to 2048 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery | Li-Ion/non-removable |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Talk time | 26 h |
| Standby time | 336 h |
| 88 h | |
| Charging connector | USB Type-C |
| Function fast charging | There is |
| Other functions | |
| Speakerphone (built-in speaker) | There is |
| Control | |
| Airplane mode | There is |
| Sensors | illumination, proximity, Hall, gyroscope, fingerprint reading |
| Flashlight | There is |
| USB-host | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Announcement date | 2016-10-26 |
Advantages and problems of BlackBerry DTEK60
Advantages:
- great screen.
- excellent connection quality.
- easy.
- holds the battery well.
Flaws:
- slippery.
- The camera doesn't focus well in the dark.
Video review of BlackBerry DTEK60
Smartphone BlackBerry Priv
Characteristics of BlackBerry Priv
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | Android 5.1 |
| Frame | slider |
| Housing material | plastic |
| QWERTY keyboard | There is |
| Control | on-screen buttons |
| SIM card | nano SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 192 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 77.2x147x9.4 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color AMOLED, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 5.43 inch. |
| Image Size | 2560x1440 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 541 |
| There is | |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 18 million pixels, LED flash |
| Camera functions | autofocus, optical stabilization |
| Diaphragm | F/2.2 |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Max. video frame rate | 30 fps |
| Front camera | yes, 2 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3 |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, VoLTE |
| LTE bands support | bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29,30 |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, USB, NFC |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 |
| Number of processor cores | 6 |
| Video processor | Adreno 418 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 32 GB |
| RAM capacity | 3 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, up to 2000 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 3410 mAh |
| Battery | non-removable |
| Talk time | 22.5 h |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| Control | voice dialing, voice control |
| Airplane mode | There is |
| Sensors | illumination, proximity, gyroscope |
| Flashlight | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Equipment | smartphone, stereo headphones, cable micro USB, charger |
Advantages and problems of BlackBerry Priv
Advantages:
- keyboard.
- battery.
- high performance.
- excellent reception quality.
Flaws:
- price.
Video review of BlackBerry Priv
Smartphone BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2
Characteristics of BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | BlackBerry OS |
| Frame | classical |
| Control | on-screen buttons |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 137 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 65.6x130x9 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color TFT, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 4.2 inch |
| Image Size | 1280x768 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 355 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| Calls | |
| Light indication of events | There is |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 8 million pixels, built-in flash |
| Camera functions | autofocus |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Max. video frame rate | 30 fps |
| Front camera | yes, 2 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WMA |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video output | HDMI |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE |
| LTE bands support | model STL100-2: 700, 850,1700, 1900 MHz (Europe); model STL100-3: 700, 850, 1700, 1900 MHz (North America) |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm MSM8960, 1500 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 2 |
| Video processor | Adreno 225 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 16 GB |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, up to 64 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 1800 mAh |
| Battery | removable |
| Talk time | 10 o'clock |
| Standby time | 720 h |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| Speakerphone (built-in speaker) | There is |
| Airplane mode | There is |
| Sensors | |
| Flashlight | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Roskachestvo assessment | 4.068 |
| Announcement date | 2013-01-31 |
Advantages and problems of BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2
Advantages:
- good screen.
- stylish and strict look.
- high speed.
Flaws:
- battery.
- quantity and quality of applications.
Video review of BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2
BlackBerry Aurora smartphone
BlackBerry Aurora Specifications
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | Android 7.0 |
| Frame | classical |
| Control | on-screen buttons |
| SIM card | micro SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 |
| Multi-SIM mode | alternating |
| Weight | 178 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 76.8x152x8.55 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color AMOLED, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 5.5 inch |
| Image Size | 1280x720 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 267 |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | |
| Camera functions | autofocus |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Front camera | yes, 8 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE |
| LTE bands support | 2300, 850, 900, 2600, 850, 1800 MHz |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, USB |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917, 1400 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 4 |
| Video processor | Adreno 308 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 32 GB |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | yes, up to 256 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| Control | voice dialing, voice control |
| Airplane mode | There is |
| Flashlight | There is |
BlackBerry Passport smartphone
BlackBerry Passport specifications
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | BlackBerry OS |
| Frame | classical |
| Housing material | metal and plastic |
| QWERTY keyboard | There is |
| SIM card | nano SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 196 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 90.3x128x9.3 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color IPS, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 4.5 inch |
| Image Size | 1440x1440 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 453 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| Scratch-resistant glass | There is |
| Calls | |
| Light indication of events | There is |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 13 million pixels, LED flash |
| Camera functions | autofocus, optical stabilization, digital Zoom 5x |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Max. video frame rate | 60fps |
| Front camera | yes, 2 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM radio |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video output | SlimPort |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4 |
| LTE bands support | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 2600, 900, 700, 700, 800 MHz |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA, 2200 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 4 |
| Video processor | Adreno 330 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 32 GB |
| RAM capacity | 3 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, up to 128 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 3450 mAh |
| Battery | non-removable |
| Talk time | 14 h |
| Standby time | 348 h |
| Operating time while listening to music | 91 hours |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| Speakerphone (built-in speaker) | There is |
| Sensors | illumination, proximity, gyroscope, compass |
| Flashlight | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Announcement date | 2014-09-25 |
Pros and problems of BlackBerry Passport
Advantages:
- reliability.
- fast.
- Great keyboard with touch controls.
- sound quality.
Flaws:
- cannot send DTMF.
- The camera is average.
BlackBerry Passport video review
Smartphone BlackBerry Q5
Characteristics of BlackBerry Q5
| General | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS version | BlackBerry OS |
| Frame | classical |
| Housing material | plastic |
| QWERTY keyboard | There is |
| Control | mechanical buttons |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| Weight | 120 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 66x120x10.8 mm |
| Screen | |
| Display | color, 16.78 million colors, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 3.1 inch |
| Image Size | 720x720 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 328 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 5 million pixels, 2592x1944, LED flash |
| Camera functions | autofocus |
| Recording videos | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Front camera | yes, 2 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3 |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | 1200 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 2 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 8 GB |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes, up to 32 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery | Li-Ion/non-removable |
| Battery capacity | 2100 mAh |
| Charging connector | micro-USB |
| Other functions | |
| Control | voice dialing |
| A2DP profile | There is |
| Sensors | proximity, compass |
| Flashlight | There is |
| Additional information | |
| Roskachestvo assessment | 3.44 |
| Peculiarities | NFC - depending on sales region |
| Announcement date | 2013-05-14 |
Advantages and problems of BlackBerry Q5
Advantages:
- physical keyboard.
- fast and amazingly convenient OS.
- battery.
- LTE, NFC.
- price.
Flaws:
- Average quality camera.
- small amount of built-in memory.
Video review of BlackBerry Q5
Prices for BlackBerry models
Instructions for BlackBerry smartphones
Note. Instructions for smartphones can be viewed online, downloaded and printed.
Brand loyalty is a very strong factor. Why have people been proposing with a Tiffany ring for centuries, buying a Mercedes, choosing a Rolex over other models, drinking coffee at Starbooks? A similar story happens when you choose an ascetic device for typing, working with by email, contacts and calls, the choice falls on BlackBerry smartphones. The company launched receiving mail in 1996, when many did not even dream of this on a computer. Naturally, they began to use the device and it gained popularity, just as everyone who needs a work machine with e-mail and convenient functionality now uses it, models or continued the legacy of the first BlackBerry.
We take stock of the past year for BlackBerry and outline new goals for 2018.
First things first.
New CEO - John Chen
With the arrival in 2014 of the new general director The company is completely restructuring its activities. The company says it is now creating secure Android smartphones. The production rights are transferred to the Chinese company TCL. To be honest, there has been a lot of debate about whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. Now we can say with confidence that the build quality is no different from Mexico or Hungary, because the biggest brands such as Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, DJI, Xiaomi have their own factories in China and surprise us every year with their inventions and technologies. John Chen understood that there was a lot of work ahead, and he handled it at the highest level. In 2014, he was asked what awaited the company and what his future development plans were:
“In the next two years we will have to bring the company out of crisis and I am confident that I know how to do this. I estimate the probability of success as 50/50. In 1997 the founder Apple- Steve Jobs returned to the post of CEO and then the corporation was in approximately the same situation as BlackBerry now. At one time, I had to “raise” the Sybase company.* The situation with BlackBerry is very similar, but it needs to be overcome.”
First step. Switching to a new OS
The decision to create the most secure smartphone on Android is the first thing that radically changed the approach to BlackBerry. Initially, the dissatisfaction of our users knew no bounds, because without a native OS, where would our favorite services go? Some will say that BlackBerry is no longer the same! I hasten to disappoint you - BlackBerry has become better in all aspects. All services from the native OS were also transferred to the new OS. A full-fledged one has become available Play Market, where more than a million applications are available. A service has been created for easy transition to a new device with the transfer of all data. Also available new service for protection - DTEK by BlackBerry. A fully functional BlackBerry Launcher that has already found a huge number of fans. You can also download dozens of BlackBerry applications from PlayMarket, such as calendars, notes, business applications, etc. We recommend taking the first step for those who have not yet tried the new BlackBerry on Android.
WhatsApp support on BlackBerry OS
As it became known, WhatApp has decided to stop supporting older operating systems, such as Android 4 and below, iOS 6 and below, and BlackBerry OS 10 and below. From December 31st support this application should stop if the developers do not extend it. But even here, there is no need to be upset. After all, on at the moment There are at least two solutions:
1. Install Android version WhatsApp, which works fully on devices running BlackBerry 10 OS.
2. Install WhatsUP from nemorystudio (developer of applications for BlackBerry OS).
P.S. Any applications from the Play Market work on Android OS.
Customer reaction to new models
We were very shocked when, with the release of the first model on the Android operating system, the demand for smartphones did not subside, as happens when there is some kind of restructuring in the company, but on the contrary, it increased. BlackBerry Priv surprised many. There have never been such sliders on the smartphone market before. Unique appearance, and even a physical keyboard with a built-in sensor. The magnificent display with a resolution of 2560×1440 and the 3450mAh battery met the expectations of users. Next we received two new, fully touch-sensitive models from the DTEK series. Then, the BlackBerry KEYone made another splash.
BlackBerry KEYone
The most powerful QWERTY smartphone
We waited a long time, we endured a long time, and we got it! New format The BlackBerry that changed the game and gave hope to fans who had been looking for an alternative to their favorite . BlackBerry KEYone was evaluated by many publications and gave this model a high rating. All this is not in vain, because this is a unique QWERTY smartphone with a magnificent 12 MP camera, capacious battery 3505mAh and a good processor that is capable of completing all assigned tasks. You can describe all the advantages of this model for a long time, but it’s better to experience everything yourself.
BlackBerry Motion
Waterproof smartphone with the largest battery
The flagship of 2017 is BlackBerry Motion. At the moment, this is the most successful touchscreen model from BlackBerry. The largest 4000 mAh battery, new generation Dragon Trail glass, IP67 water and dust protection, a multifunction button with 4 modes, a home button with a built-in fingerprint and a Locker function for storing important photos and many others.
Restriction of BlackBerry services due to Roskomnadzor
BlackBerry refused to provide user data to the Russian authorities, after which BlackBerry ID was blocked by Roskomnadzor on April 28, 2017. Naturally, the news is unpleasant. We try to provide support to all BlackBerry users through our resources, namely: “Support Chat”, forum, email, by phone, in the office. We hope that in the near future all restrictions will be lifted and we will be able to fully use all the functionality of smartphones.
Exhibitions 2017
Exhibitions and ceremonies in which BlackBerry participated in 2017
MWC 2017: BlackBerry introduced the QWERTY smartphone KeyOne
BlackBerry Mobile at IFA 2017
GITEX Technology Week - BlackBerry Motion
Exhibitions 2018
In 2018, BlackBerry announced the release of at least two devices. We are waiting for further information and hope for the further prosperity of the company.
Conclusion
This has not been an easy year for the company; overall, there has been a huge leap upward, but we need to continue to work harder and harder if we want to regain popularity in the market.
By the end of 2017, BlackBerry reported record revenue from software and services.
The total income of the companies is $235 million. Revenue from software and services: $235 million. Record gross margin of 77%, breaking the previous record
Our congratulations on the New Year.
