Blackberry KEYone Limited Edition Black
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 -
Octa Core, 2 GHz -
4 GB RAM
Display
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4.5 inches (11.43 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1620 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 12 MP (upto 4x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP -
Screen flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3505 mAh -
Quick Charging v3.0; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 2 TB
Blackberry KEYone Limited Edition Black Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
There’s no doubt in my mind that the KEYone is a very solid phone and quite capable too. However, it isn’t a true all rounder, and while it should feel perfectly at home in the boardroom, it might just feel ill at ease in the pub. It’s a workaholic, but shies away from partying. It would love to get you your email, but it’d just not deliver when you want to Netflix. In sum, it’s clear the KEYone isn’t meant for everyone. And considering that its asking price can get you some worthy all-rounders, it’d appeal mainly to those who’re tied to their work regardless of time, day or lo...
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Pros
- Elegant looks and solid build
- Tons of shortcuts and productivity features
- Reasonable performance, good battery life
Cons
- Not ideal for video watching
- Pricey
Design and display
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Your first encounter with the handset might elicit a few ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’, since the smartphone is a refreshing change in terms of looks, compared to the regular all-touch devices floating around in the market. The Limited Edition model dons a black dress, as compared to the silver model we checked out at MWC. And it exudes pure class. The black exteriors, combined with the keyboard up front, give it a business-y, elegant look. And when you hold it in your hands, the solid build quality and attention to detail become evident.
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Keyboard and software
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I’ll be frank here - I couldn’t really get used to thumping out text quickly on the KEYone’s QWERTY keyboard during my week-long review period. Clearly, there might be a learning curve required for those accustomed to touchscreen keyboards, but I think one could get used to it given a bit of time. You see, the keyboard, and in fact, the device itself, is designed for productivity. Apart from letting you input text, the keyboard is touch sensitive as well, and basically acts like a touchpad - so you can also use it for scrolling web pages (both horizontally and vertically) and lists like contacts, messages etc. Combined with some pretty accurate word prediction capabilities, you can just flick words onto the screen as you type - and this gets better the more you use the phone.
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Camera, performance and battery
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Considering it’s geared towards productivity, you might not expect much from the KEYone’s camera. However, it could just prove you wrong. In terms of specs, you get a 12MP primary shooter with a Sony IMX378 sensor, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture and 1.55 micron pixel size. The camera is capable of shooting 4K video at 30 fps, and slow-mo too. You also get HDR Auto, along with a set of basic shooting modes like panorama. For more creative control, there’s a manual mode that lets you tweak parameters like focus, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and exposure. And as far as the results are concerned, the KEYone may not be a Google Pixel or even an iPhone, but it can shoot some pretty good-looking stills, especially in daylight. The night shots look usable too, with not much noise. The phone does a fair job with selfies too, with an 8MP fixed focus sensor up front, aided by a screen flash for low light self portraits.
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Verdict
There’s no doubt in my mind that the KEYone is a very solid phone and quite capable too. However, it isn’t a true all rounder, and while it should feel perfectly at home in the boardroom, it might just feel ill at ease in the pub. It’s a workaholic, but shies away from partying. It would love to get you your email, but it’d just not deliver when you want to Netflix. In sum, it’s clear the KEYone isn’t meant for everyone. And considering that its asking price can get you some worthy all-rounders, it’d appeal mainly to those who’re tied to their work regardless of time, day or lo... Read Full Verdict
- Elegant looks and solid build
- Tons of shortcuts and productivity features
- Reasonable performance, good battery life
Pros
- Not ideal for video watching
- Pricey
Cons
Your first encounter with the handset might elicit a few ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’, since the smartphone is a refreshing change in terms of looks, compared to the regular all-touch devices floating around in the market. The Limited Edition model dons a black dress, as compared to the silver model we checked out at MWC. And it exudes pure class. The black exteriors, combined with the keyboard up front, give it a business-y, elegant look. And when you hold it in your hands, the solid build quality and attention to detail become evident.
Read MoreI’ll be frank here - I couldn’t really get used to thumping out text quickly on the KEYone’s QWERTY keyboard during my week-long review period. Clearly, there might be a learning curve required for those accustomed to touchscreen keyboards, but I think one could get used to it given a bit of time. You see, the keyboard, and in fact, the device itself, is designed for productivity. Apart from letting you input text, the keyboard is touch sensitive as well, and basically acts like a touchpad - so you can also use it for scrolling web pages (both horizontally and vertically) and lists like contacts, messages etc. Combined with some pretty accurate word prediction capabilities, you can just flick words onto the screen as you type - and this gets better the more you use the phone.
Read MoreConsidering it’s geared towards productivity, you might not expect much from the KEYone’s camera. However, it could just prove you wrong. In terms of specs, you get a 12MP primary shooter with a Sony IMX378 sensor, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture and 1.55 micron pixel size. The camera is capable of shooting 4K video at 30 fps, and slow-mo too. You also get HDR Auto, along with a set of basic shooting modes like panorama. For more creative control, there’s a manual mode that lets you tweak parameters like focus, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and exposure. And as far as the results are concerned, the KEYone may not be a Google Pixel or even an iPhone, but it can shoot some pretty good-looking stills, especially in daylight. The night shots look usable too, with not much noise. The phone does a fair job with selfies too, with an 8MP fixed focus sensor up front, aided by a screen flash for low light self portraits.
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Blackberry KEYone Limited Edition Black Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v7.1 (Nougat) |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 |
| Processor | Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 4.5 inches (11.43 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1620 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 433 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 55.54 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v4 |
Design |
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| Height | 149 mm |
| Width | 73 mm |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Aluminium Back: Aluminium |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
4 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus, Wide Angle Selfie | |||||
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3505 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes Quick Charging v3.0 |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Front |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Blackberry KEYone Limited Edition Black User Reviews
Blackberry KEYone Limited Edition Black Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 4.5", 1080 x 1620 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3505 mAh |
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