All phones are blackberry. BlackBerry mobile phones
Even if you are not interested in electronics, you have probably heard the name "Blackberry". This is one of the first smartphone manufacturers that gained popularity long before the appearance of Galaxy. And despite the tough competition in the market, it still has its fans.
More about the brand
"Blackberry" is a blackberry in English. What kind of “berry” is this in the electronics market?
Many compare the success of Blackberry with the popularity of another “appetizing” brand - Apple. Devices from both manufacturers at one time blew up the market and gained an army of loyal fans who refuse to buy anything else.
The history of the famous Canadian company begins in 1984. Then it was called Research In Motion and changed it to the famous name of its brainchild BlackBerry in 2013.
The unusual name of the device is explained by the similarity of the small buttons on the keyboard to blackberries.
The first BlackBerrys were just ordinary pagers. In 2002, a model appeared with the ability to make calls, but the use of a headset was mandatory, because this phone did not have a microphone or speakers. Also a key change was the ability to work with email.
Since 2003, the company began producing models with a color display, a browser and the ability to work with Microsoft Office programs. For a long time, the manufacturer focused on gadgets for businessmen and only in 2006 it entered the race for customers who use the phone for personal purposes and for entertainment.
Key features of the models
BlackBerry is a hybrid of a personal digital assistant and a powerful portable media player. Unlike most other smartphones, models from this manufacturer do not use someone else’s operating system, developed for other devices, but their own operating system.
The main reason why many people use BlackBerry is the ability to stay connected almost anywhere and through a variety of communication methods. The device can be used directly as a phone, or to access email, or for instant messaging using its own free BBM service.
BlackBerry is also one of the first smartphones that gave users the opportunity to use the mobile Internet and do it with convenience and ease. This won the hearts of many buyers and brought fame to the manufacturer.
A distinctive feature of the phones is the presence of a physical QWERTY keyboard. Complete with a large screen, it ensures comfortable use of the phone for any purpose.
Blackberry offers a large number of other features that make it very useful. There are maps and GPS navigation to ensure you don't get lost. Of course, there is a camera and a multimedia player, and other attributes necessary for a modern smartphone.
Issue price and localization
To withstand fierce competition with other electronics giants in the market, new modern Blackberry models are constantly appearing. The price of a device can be either quite modest or quite impressive - from about 9 thousand rubles for the 9220 Curve White phone to 90 thousand for the powerful P’9981 Porsche Design with a stainless steel case and genuine leather elements. Brand phones can be either laconically simple or showing the status of the owner. Therefore, we can say that from a teenager to a businessman, everyone will find a suitable Blackberry.
Russia is a large market, so for the convenience of domestic users it is possible to mark Russian phones using laser engraving. Of course, the automatic transliteration function has recently become available, but it is only suitable for those who already know the arrangement of letters very well.
Popular models
Let's start getting to know them with BlackBerry Classic. Compared to the fragile modern smartphones, the gadget gives the impression of solidity and reliability, which is facilitated by the side frame from What does this Blackberry phone look like? The photo below shows it from all sides.
As the name of the smartphone states, it follows the best traditions of the brand. Namely, it boasts a comfortable and fairly large four-row keyboard. The buttons are separated from each other and produce a clear sound when pressed, so you can type even touch-sensitively and comfortably. However, this leads to the main drawback of the model - a small screen with a diagonal of 3.5 inches.
The price for this Blackberry phone ranges from 25 to 26 thousand rubles, depending on the color (white is more expensive than its classic black counterpart).
The model also boasts a powerful processor and support for Android applications. Camera - 8 megapixels, front - 2.
The Passport smartphone is also one of the latest and very popular creations of Blackberry. Let's start the review by explaining the interesting name of the gadget - in shape and size it exactly matches the passport of a US citizen.
This model has an unusual shape, which made it possible to fit a full-fledged keyboard (this time it is located on three rather than four lines) and a large 4.5-inch screen. But a device of this size and shape is not always convenient to hold with one hand, even for a man. This is perhaps the largest Blackberry phone. The photo below shows how it lies in your hand.
But still, the screen is the pride of the model. It is bright, with excellent color rendition. The text is clear, so reading books on it is a real pleasure.
It is impossible not to note the powerful quad-core processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz and 3 GB of RAM. Definitely, this phone is designed for productive work and embodies the professional and business philosophy of the brand.
This Blackberry has a price that is almost 10 thousand higher than the Classic series smartphones. It starts from 33 thousand rubles for a black model and reaches 39 thousand for a red phone. Well, the white case will cost 35 thousand rubles.
Buyers' opinion
Thousands of users around the world enjoy using their Blackberry (phone). Reviews from fans of the brand are mostly positive. Most often, the main advantage is a physical keyboard, which you don’t often see on a smartphone anymore. Individualists are also flattered by the fact that they have a fairly rare phone. Also among the advantages are good batteries and a long battery life on a single charge, good sound, an intuitive operating system that rarely freezes, and convenient work with gestures. The main disadvantage is working with applications. This is a significant disadvantage of its operating system. Users who switched from other smartphones to Blackberry do not find their favorite applications, there is no Google Play support, and Android applications do not always work correctly.
Experts' opinion
Even the most avid fans of the brand cannot help but notice that their favorite is having a hard time. Apple, Samsung, LG and other new smartphone manufacturers have damaged the popularity of Blackberry. Well-known authors and editors of electronics magazines and websites, as well as business experts, often say that the company's time is numbered. Already, its turnover largely depends on repeat sales to fans of the brand, while new buyers give preference to other manufacturers.
Of course, with so many existing owners, BlackBerry will not disappear overnight. But if you are just planning to join this brand, you should weigh the pros and cons.
Future of the company
But not everything is so pessimistic. Even the President of the United States uses a BlackBerry rather than an iPhone because his security service won't let him. After all, “blackberry” has a very powerful burglary protection system.
Therefore, companies predict a future as a manufacturer of expensive smartphones for politicians and businessmen for whom safety is important
Other types of electronics
In addition to the main direction - smartphones, in the brand's product line you will also find a Blackberry tablet. The first models came out almost simultaneously with the iPad 2 and were very popular for some time.
Called the BlackBerry PlayBook, they boast a bright and clear seven-inch screen, loud speakers and a powerful dual-core processor. However, the interface, appearance of the tablet, as well as the weak battery, which takes quite a long time to charge, cause complaints from many users. The small number of applications from the manufacturer is inconvenient. Therefore, PlayBook tablets are not popular at the moment.
Thank you for being with us in 2015, we worked for you, provided the best service, best prices and, of course, supplied only original BlackBerrys. Yes, what can I say, see for yourself, while someone is cutting salads and starting to pour glasses of champagne, we are writing a beautiful congratulation and coming up with competitions for you.
Despite the crisis, we saw a sharp increase in demand for BlackBerry, and 2016 will be even more interesting.
Firstly, BlackBerry began making Android smartphones, and this is a huge audience (fans of authentic BlackBerrys can rest assured, because their devices are designed for at least another 2 years in advance). The start of mass sales of Priv around the world in the New Year will be very significant.
Secondly, the appearance of the new QWERTY Vienna model in candy bar format for Android, which will be of interest to fans of Classic, Passport, etc. And to those who have already understood all the advantages of Priv.
Thirdly, BlackBerry Russia will open a showroom in Moscow.
Who became the record holder in the past year?
After all, a strong increase in prices for electronics in 2015 allowed BlackBerry to squeeze out a significant portion of the market from other manufacturers due to a better price-quality combination. Let's highlight several models that are breaking records and competitors in sales and demand.
BlackBerry Classic
As they say, “the name is true.” This is a classic! The QWERTY form factor of BlackBerry in the already familiar forms of the Bold 9900 appealed to fans of this format and brought many improvements (assembly, quality of materials, dimensions, technical characteristics and operating system).
BlackBerry Passport
Passport's goal was to target iPhone-tired users and increasingly demanding BlackBerry users. Targeting showed that Apple fans happily took this model for themselves, and BlackBerry lovers who switched to it were delighted with this format.
BlackBerry Priv
The new Priv model was immediately accepted by all BlackBerry users (except for ardent conservatives). We expect a reduction in the (still high) price in the new year. But we can already say that this is BlackBerry’s breakthrough into a new environment with new opportunities.
That’s probably all we wanted to tell you and now we can celebrate the New Year with a clear conscience.
From the entire BlackBerry Russia team we wish you success in the coming year!
Happy New Year 2016!Stay with BlackBerry Russia
In this review, I want to look at the best BlackBerry smartphones. Let's get acquainted with their characteristics, find out how much they cost, consider their positive and negative sides. We will select the optimal models in terms of price/quality ratio.
BlackBerry are smartphones of Canadian origin with their own operating system or running on the 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 a dozen 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 well familiar with the capabilities of 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 BlackBerry smartphone is the 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 ensures effective operation 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. The operation of the operating system is completely controlled by a special DTEC application. Traditional data encryption is provided. The phone features a user-friendly design, an acoustic system, and support for 4G LTE for quick access to the Internet.
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
| Are common | |
| 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 |
| Touch screen type | 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.
- connection quality.
Flaws:
- battery.
- camera.
Video review of BlackBerry Bold 9900
Smartphone BlackBerry Z30
BlackBerry Z30 Specifications
| Are common | |
| 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:
- connection quality.
- big battery.
- good screen.
Flaws:
- warming up.
BlackBerry Z30 video review
Smartphone BlackBerry DTEK60
Characteristics of BlackBerry DTEK60
| Are common | |
| 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 rear) |
| 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 |
| Fast charging function | 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
| Are common | |
| 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 hours |
| 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, micro USB cable, 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
| Are common | |
| 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
| Are common | |
| 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
| Are common | |
| 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 | 60 fps |
| 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
| Are common | |
| 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 incredibly 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.
Looking for a reliable mobile solution for business, entertainment and communication? The online store "Cifrus" has a truly attractive offer especially for you! A stylish and powerful Blackberry phone is what most confident and successful people choose, who value true quality technology. It was Blackberry that became the first device on the market to show users what a phone is. And even despite the rapidly growing competition, Blackberry brand mobile phones still top the ratings of the most popular and in-demand mobile gadgets.
Blackberry phones produced by Researchin Motion are the ideal duo of a traditional phone and a device for comfortable work with the Internet and e-mail. In addition to its main tasks, the gadget perfectly copes with the function of a portable media player, remaining a reliable personal digital assistant for its owner. You continue to be connected in any conditions, regardless of time and location. You just need to get mobile access to the Internet, and you can personally witness how your Blackberry phone turns into a full-fledged mini-netbook. Take calls, process emails or exchange messages - make the most of all the features that a truly high-quality and functional Blackberry mobile phone can offer!
Blackberry: from past to present
Mobile phones of this brand became the world's first devices that allow their owners to gain instant access to the mobile Internet. Today, gadgets that can connect to the network regardless of where their owner is at a particular moment are no longer a novelty. Despite this, it is Blackberry models - phones with a large screen and a classic QWERTY keyboard - that remain one of the most recognizable and prestigious premium devices.
Unlike the vast majority of other phones, Blackberry, whose price remains within reasonable limits despite the highest level of performance, uses its own operating system rather than relying on software designed for other devices. The operating system of these gadgets is completely focused on the products being manufactured and is adapted for truly comfortable and optimal work. The functionality of mobile phones will impress even a gadget lover spoiled by technical innovations - the device has everything you need for everyday use.
The first “shot” gadget of this brand was the Blackberry 5810 phone, released in 2002. Corporate design, QWERTY keyboard, monochrome screen - the model has become a real bestseller, despite a number of shortcomings. Simultaneously with the 5810, the 6000 series was born, and the existing line was supplemented by the 7000 series with a color screen and SureType button layout.
Since its first appearance on the mobile market, Blackberry - a phone that many media figures rushed to buy - government officials, show business representatives, athletes, etc. - has declared itself as a business-oriented device thought out to the smallest detail. Built-in maps and GPS, a camera and multimedia player, a high-quality mobile browser and a high-resolution display - Blackberry phones have become an example for modern manufacturers who equip their products with similar options. And they look up to the elite of the mobile market even today.
Today, buying a Blackberry phone means trusting the proven traditions of producing high-quality mobile phones, complemented by modern developments and innovative solutions. Despite the radical modernization of construction, design and technical equipment, the brand’s products have remained unchanged the main concept - impeccable quality with limitless possibilities.
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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, 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 of a new CEO in 2014, the company completely restructured 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, Apple founder Steve Jobs returned to the post of CEO and at that time the corporation was in approximately the same situation as BlackBerry is 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 Play Market has become available, 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. A new security service is also available - 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. As of December 31, support for this application should cease if the developers do not extend it. But even here, there is no need to be upset. Indeed, at the moment there are at least two solutions:
1. Install the Android version of 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! A new BlackBerry format 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, a capacious 3505 mAh battery and a good processor that is capable of performing 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 battery is 4000 mAh, new generation glass - Dragon Trail, 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 levels of software and services revenue.
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.