You might think that BlackBerry has already given up by now. But apparently, they did not. They are now releasing a new smartphone — the BlackBerry KEY2.
BlackBerry smartphones are known for one thing — keyboards. And with the BlackBerry KEY2, the company is staying faithful to their avid fans. They will be keeping the keyboard, but the new device will also use a 4.5-inch touchscreen.
BlackBerry smartphones are some of the most secure devices around. With the KEY2, they are incorporating their DTEK security suit and FIPS 140-2 Full Disk Encryption technology.
But unlike most flagships today, the BlackBerry KEY2 only has mid-range level hardware which is kinda disappointing even though it’s clearly not meant for gaming.
Anyways, the BlackBerry KEY2 is equipped with a 2.2GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor and Adreno 512 GPU — powerful enough to handle most HD mobile games at decent frame rates. It also comes with 6GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage capacity.
BlackBerry KEY2 Specs
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Single/Dual SIM
- 4.5-inch IPS display, 1620 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~432ppi
- 3:2 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass
- Built-in keyboard
- 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor
- Adreno 512 GPU
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB / 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
- 8-megapixel front camera, LED flash
- 12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.6) dual rear camera, PDAF, dual-Tone flash
- DTEK security suite
- FIPS 140-2 full disk encryption
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- FM Radio
- USB Type-C, FM Radio
- Dimensions: 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5mm
- Weight: 168g
- 3,500mAh non-removable battery
The BlackBerry KEY2 will be available globally before the end of June. It’s priced at USD649 (~Php34,400), but the official pricing and actual availability in the Philippines are yet to be known.