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| BlackBerry Priv: full specifications, price and release date revealed |
EVERYTHING you need to know about BlackBerry’s first foray into the world of Android smartphones.
CARPHONE WAREHOUSE has outed the Priv on its website - according to the listing we can expect to have it in our hands as soon as 6 Nov 2015.
If you think you’ve seen it somewhere before that’s because you have.
The Priv quite clearly takes its design cues from the BlackBerry Torch (which is not necessarily a bad thing).
The Priv refreshes the 2010 model with the latest specifications including a 5.4-inch QHD screen, 18-megapixel camera and Android 5.1.1.
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| BlackBerry Priv: full specifications, price and release date revealed |
How much will BlackBerry Priv cost?
The BlackBerry Priv will carry a £579.99 price tag SIM free, with prices starting at £49 a month should you venture down the contract route. The cheapest monthly cost rings in at £32.50 if you don’t mind paying out a little more for the handset upfront (£79.99).
When will BlackBerry Priv be available?
Carphone Warehouse is taking pre-orders now and according to the retailer’s online store it expects to ship orders starting 6 November 2015.
Which networks will carry BlackBerry Priv?
At the time of writing the BlackBerry Priv will be available on O2, Vodafone, EE and Carphone Warehouse’s very own iD network.
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How big is the BlackBerry Priv screen?
The BlackBerry Priv sports a 5.4-inch QHD display (the Q stands for quad) and delivers a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (540ppi).
Which version of Android will BlackBerry Priv be running?
The BlackBerry Priv is the first ever Android-toting smartphone from the Canadian phone maker.
Out of the box you’ll find Android 5.1.1 Lollipop - but with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on the horizon, it remains to be seen how soon the update will arrive on the Priv.
BlackBerry has also built something it calls DTEK into its Android packaging. DTEK offers an extra layer of security to the user, taking care of all your privacy concerns.
BlackBerry Priv processor and memory
The Priv runs a 1.8GHz dual core (+ 1.44GHz quad core) Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC. It also packs a regulation 3GB of RAM.
What about BlackBerry Priv camera?
The Priv carries a 18-megapixel camera on the rear (there have been rumours of optical image stabilisation and 4K UHD video recording capabilities too). On the front you’ll find a 5-megapixel snapper for selfies.
How long does BlackBerry Priv battery last?
Until we get our hands on a device to review we don’t know for sure, but the specifications indicate a pleasingly healthy 3,410mAh capacity (put in perspective the Samsung Edge clocks in at 2,600mAh, while the iPhone 6S only carries 1715mAh).
BlackBerry Priv Additional technical specifications:
Device size: 147 (184 when opened) x 77.2 x 9.4mm
Device weight: 192g
Internal memory: 32GB
Removable memory: MicroSD up to 2TB
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