Blackberry KEY2 is a classy looking phone that no one would need
Blackberry KEY2, the much awaited successor to KEYOne is finally out. TCL Communication, BlackBerry-brand licensing partner, is introducing the world to the most advanced BlackBerry® smartphone yet with the debut of the BlackBerry KEY2. Though the phone comes with iconic BlackBerry physical keyboard and loaded with BlackBerry’s famed security and privacy features, we really doubt if the phone is necessary in 2018 where edge to edge displays are giving more room for everything. The irony though is that the phone comes with a tiny (by today’s standards) 4.5″ 1620×1080 pixel resolution display with 3:2 aspect ratio. Running the latest Android™ 8.1 Oreo operating system, the BlackBerry KEY2 is the first ever BlackBerry smartphone to feature a dual-rear camera. It also includes the introduction of Speed Key, a universal shortcut key that now makes it possible to instantly access the apps, contacts and functions you use most from anywhere on your device at any time. The BlackBerry KEY2 will begin shipping globallyi beginning this month with the suggested retail price starting at $649 USD / €649 EUR / £579 GBP / $829 CAD.
“Although there are many different smartphones for consumers to choose from today, most tend to offer very similar experiences without much distinction from one to the next,” said Alain Lejeune, Senior Vice President, TCL Communication & President, BlackBerry Mobile. “With the introduction of BlackBerry KEY2, we’ve created a distinct smartphone that captures all the traits that have made BlackBerry smartphones iconic, while introducing new innovations and experiences that not only make this one of the best devices for security and privacy, but also the most advanced BlackBerry smartphone ever.”
“BlackBerry phones are the world’s most secure Android smartphones. We design them for security from the inside out and we’re proud to partner with TCL Communication on the launch of their all-new BlackBerry KEY2,” said Alex Thurber, SVP and GM of Mobility Solutions at BlackBerry. “BlackBerry has been iterating and perfecting our approach to mobile security for decades, and we’re excited to have this new genuine, modern BlackBerry smartphone available for our fans around the world to enjoy.”
BlackBerry KEY2 Key Specifications
- Qualcomm® SDM 660, Kryo 260 Octa-Core 2.2 GHz x 4 + 1.8GHz x 4, 64-bit
- 6GB RAM + 64GB Flash
- Android OS – 8.1 Oreo
- Touch enabled 35 key backlit Physical Keyboard (QWERTY) with integrated fingerprint sensor
- 4.5″ 1620×1080 IPS LCD 433 ppi touchscreen
- 3500mAh battery, QuickCharge 3.0 supported
- Dual Camera 12M+12M with Dual Tone LED Flash
- 8MP Fixed Focus, Selfie Flash using LCD
- USB Type-C port
- Weight: 168 grams
- Dimension: 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5
- 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, NFC
- Dual SIM (optional)
- Storage expansion using microSD card
