Indeed, this is a terrible come back! Blackberry KEYone Smartphone is really a big innovative from the company and it was launched on the 26th of February, 2017!
The sleek design with its eye catchy curves makes the phone a little different from others. The KEYone is the newest and most powerful ‘Berry with a full QWERTY keyboard and the largest ever battery in a BlackBerry.
Blackberry Keyone Key Features
⇒ Fully Android™
⇒ Access to over a million apps on Google Play
⇒ 4.5” scratch-resistant display
⇒ Convenience Key
⇒ 8MP front camera with flash
⇒ 12MP auto-focus large pixel rear camera
⇒ Fingerprint Sensor
⇒ BlackBerry Security software
The BlackBerry KEYone arrives with a 4.5 screen display with a keyboard attached to the screen. With its 4G LTE feature, you can be able to download and surf the internet at its highest speed.
It also runs on Android Nougat out of the box, and with its long lasting 3,505mAh battery capacity, it also comes with fast charging.
It is also coupled with Fingerprint Scanner and 8MP front camera for taking selfies and 12MP rear back camera. More specification below;
Specification of BlackBerry KEYone
GENERAL
⇒ Release date: February 2017
⇒ Form factor: QWERTY
⇒ Dimensions (mm): 149.30 x 72.50 x 9.40
⇒ Weight (g): 180.00
⇒ Battery capacity (mAh): 3505
⇒ Removable battery: No
⇒ SAR value: NA
DISPLAY
⇒ Screen size (inches): 4.50
⇒ Touchscreen: Yes
⇒ Resolution: 1620×1080 pixels
⇒ Pixels per inch (PPI) 433
HARDWARE
⇒ Processor: 2GHz octa-core
⇒ Processor make: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
⇒ RAM: 3GB
⇒ Internal storage: 32GB expandable up to 2TB via microSD
CAMERA
⇒ Rear camera 12-megapixel
⇒ Flash Yes
⇒ Front camera: 8-megapixel
SOFTWARE
⇒ Operating System: Android 7.1
CONNECTIVITY
⇒ Wi-Fi: Yes
⇒ Wi-Fi standards supported: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
⇒ GPS: Yes
⇒ Bluetooth: Yes, v 4.20
⇒ NFC: Yes
⇒ Infrared: No
⇒ USB OTG: No
⇒ Headphones: 3.5mm
⇒ FM: Yes
⇒ Number of SIMs: 1
SIM 1
⇒ SIM Type
⇒ GSM/CDMA
⇒ 3G Yes
⇒ 4G/ LTE Yes
⇒ Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
SENSORS
⇒ Compass/ Magnetometer: Yes
⇒ Proximity sensor: Yes
⇒ Accelerometer: Yes
⇒ Ambient light sensor: Yes
⇒ Gyroscope: Yes
⇒ Barometer: No
⇒ Temperature sensor: No
Lets Discuss about BlackBerry KEYone
With a camera of 12MP rear back, is able to take exclusive pictures with family and friends and coupled with the Sony IMX378 sensor which supports 4K video at 30FPS and has a f/2.0 8MP front camera made especially for selfies.
BlackBerry KEYone is the latest Android-powered device bearing the iconic Canadian smartphone manufacturer’s name. The device, which is produced by Chinese-manufacturer TCL and was formerly known as the Mercury, is distinctly BlackBerry.
Many might find it funny but the keyboard on the screen is really amazing because it helps to type long message, email more faster than when using Screen pad. For starters, it incorporates the beloved physical hardware keyboard, it remains one of the most comfortable ways to type out a long email or document on a mobile phone.
And not just a phone, the newest Blackberry runs on Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box, which is of course the latest Android Operating System from Google.
With its System chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 3GB RAM, you can make the phone your juicy pad. As expected, there’s a 4.5-inch touchscreen with a 1620 x 1080-pixel resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio.
The KEYone also boasts a textured back cover, which TCL promises will improve your grip on the device. As has been the case with previous devices, the KEYone runs a relatively untouched version of Android Nougat 7.1, complimented by BlackBerry’s security and productivity software, like the BlackBerry Hub and DTEK.
Powering it is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chip, backed up with 3GB of RAM, and a gigantic 3,505mAh battery. This supports Quick Charge 3.0, and is accompanied with something called Boost, which further speeds up the charging process by putting it into battery saving mode.
It comes with 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with a microSD card.
Price of BlackBerry KEYone
Right now, the BlackBerry KEYone will be available from April, 2017. And the price will be €599 in Europe, £499 in the UK, and $549 in the US.
More about Pre-order availability.