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This phone is absolutely excellent. It has great battery life, security, build quality, and of course the physical keyboard.
The battery life and the physical keyboard really make this one of the best phones you can buy. A phone with a dead battery is worthless until recharged, and a phone with a battery that dies quickly is stressful.
The physical keyboard is great for writing, or any task where writing is central like emails, social media posts, documents, etc. In my experience, a phone with a physical keyboard encourages me to write and be productive whereas other phones such as the iPhone or top Samsung models do not.
My previous phone was a Samsung Note 4 which I loved, and have now replaced with a tablet, a Samsung Tab S3. The main differences between the Note and the keyone are screen size and writing method. With the Note you use a stylus, and with the Keyone the physical keyboard. Although I really liked writing with the stylus, I found I was far less likely to do it in public. I am happy with my decision to purchase the Tab S3 and Keyone which total about the same price as a Note 8.
Some people will mention the smaller screen as a big drawback, and say the Keyone is much worse than the average phone for watching videos or playing games. If I was going to have only one device, so no tablet, no laptop, no TV, then I probably wouldn't choose this phone. That being said, I watch short videos and the screen size is adequate.
I am not the most demanding person when it comes to cell phone cameras and video cameras, but for my uses, they have been fine.
The phone without a case is fine, but I choose to use the phone with the incipio dual layer case which is excellent. If I could change anything about the Keyone it would be the dual sim card tray. You have to carry around a special little pin in order to access the sim tray and change sim cards.
I'm writing this review because this phone is way too underrated and deserves all the positive ink it can get.
This phone is the Indian version of the Keyone, which is the only version of the Keyone which has dual sim besides the Keyone Bronze which is currently only available in two countries in the middle east, but will be coming to the US and other countries later this year.
Buy this phone, it's awesome.
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From the manufacturer
Impressively designed to be distinctly different, the BlackBerry KEYone from TCL Communication reimagines how we communicate by offering unmatched productivity and the world’s most secure Android smartphone experience.
Smart keyboard with touch navigation. Flick typing for faster predictive text. Customizable shortcuts and embedded fingerprint sensor for added ease of use and functionality.
Anodized aluminum frame and textured soft touch grip back with stunning 4.5-inch touch screen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection offering added scratch and impact resistance.
All day power and then some with 3505mAh battery that offers up to 26 hours of mixed use. And for when you do need a charge, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 allows you to charges 50% in just 36 minutes.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, optimized for battery efficiency and usage and fast LTE speeds for super-fast file sharing.
100% Android with Android 7.1 Nougat offering access to over a million apps and services from Google Play. Also includes regular Android security updates to ensure your device is safe and secure.
12MP (1.55μm large pixel) rear camera with great low light photos and industry leading Sony IMX378 sensor.
Built-in safety and privacy with the DTEK App that automatically monitors your operating system and apps to check your device’s privacy.
1-year factory warranty.
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Built to LastAn iconic BlackBerry smartphone made for the modern smartphone user, the BlackBerry KEYone combines a sleek aluminum frame and soft grip textured back built to offer the best in durability. This latest BlackBerry model also has a 4.5-inch touch display that features Corning Gorilla Glass 4; offering greater impact and scratch resistance. |
Keyboard ReimaginedThe BlackBerry KEYone reimagines how we communicate with the new Smart Keyboard that goes beyond typing. Up to 52 programmable shortcuts transform each letter key for quick access to your favorite apps and most important contacts. On the KEYone, touch navigation responds to touch gestures like a trackpad, to quickly scroll through webpages or emails. Flick typing offers predictive text, made even faster with the ability to flick words onto your screen as you type. One of the world’s first keyboard-embedded fingerprint sensor located in the spacebar provides adds to mobile security and convenience. |
Powered by AndroidEnjoy the convenience and functionality of Android 7.1 Nougat. Get access to over one million apps in the Google Play store, including BlackBerry Hub which brings all your messages into one consolidated place; including emails, texts and messages from any social media account. |
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Unmatched Battery LifeFeaturing the largest battery ever found in a BlackBerry smartphone, the KEYone offers all-day use and then some, thanks to its 3505mAh battery. Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology enables the KEYone up to 50% charge in roughly 36 minutes. For times when you only have a few moments to grab a fast charge, BlackBerry’s Boost can turbo charge your phone to get you the fastest charge when you have a limited amount of time. |
Most Secure Android SmartphoneBlackBerry KEYone provides enhanced mobile security features, giving you visibility and control over the privacy of your device, including what personal information may be shared — from your location, your pictures, your texts. From the built-in DTEK privacy monitoring app, to the monthly security updates from Android, with the BlackBerry KEYone, you have built-in protection from the start. |
Impressive Photo QualityThe BlackBerry KEYone includes a 12MP rear camera with an industry leading camera sensor that captures sharp, crisp photos in any light. The wide aperture lens with large 1.55μm pixels and dual-tone flash ensures your photos will have superior color and clarity. For times when you have to take a video conference on the go, the KEYone includes an 8MP front camera with fixed focus, LCD Flash, and 84-degree wide angle lens. |
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Battery Life is Incredible
Battery life is really my first thing to talk about here. I go through a LOT of phones and am far from brand loyal. In the past few months I have had the Pixel 2, iPhone, and this Blackberry side by side. The battery life on the KeyOne blows the others away. After a typical day of moderate use, the Pixel would be at say 30% at 7pm, the iPhone at 25%, and the KeyOne at 75%. It was just crazy how long the battery goes on this.The keyboard isn't for everyone. It's more of a nostalgic thing - though tactile keys have their place still today. They feel a little tighter from the days I remember with the Classic, but they are very responsive and double as a trac pad. Great idea.OS is a tweaked Android one - and not as current as that on the Pixel 2 as it has to go through BB for final tweaks. It has incredible built in security though. That's a huge plus.This black version has all the nice upgrades that make it a really nice daily phone for texting, composing emails, surfing, etc. You don't get as much screen real estate though as on the Pixels / iPhones in the same size.Camera is meh.If you are someone in the business world, it's really great for meetings (auto silence during scheduled meetings and so on), composing long emails, and what not.It didn't become my daily driver, but it's none the less a really solid phone. It actually had the best build feel in my hands when comparing with the iPhone and Pixel. Solid, a little weight, and well engineered. But give me swipe-texting over keys today. I thought I could go back to physical keys, but I was wrong.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2018
This phone is absolutely excellent. It has great battery life, security, build quality, and of course the physical keyboard.
The battery life and the physical keyboard really make this one of the best phones you can buy. A phone with a dead battery is worthless until recharged, and a phone with a battery that dies quickly is stressful.
The physical keyboard is great for writing, or any task where writing is central like emails, social media posts, documents, etc. In my experience, a phone with a physical keyboard encourages me to write and be productive whereas other phones such as the iPhone or top Samsung models do not.
My previous phone was a Samsung Note 4 which I loved, and have now replaced with a tablet, a Samsung Tab S3. The main differences between the Note and the keyone are screen size and writing method. With the Note you use a stylus, and with the Keyone the physical keyboard. Although I really liked writing with the stylus, I found I was far less likely to do it in public. I am happy with my decision to purchase the Tab S3 and Keyone which total about the same price as a Note 8.
Some people will mention the smaller screen as a big drawback, and say the Keyone is much worse than the average phone for watching videos or playing games. If I was going to have only one device, so no tablet, no laptop, no TV, then I probably wouldn't choose this phone. That being said, I watch short videos and the screen size is adequate.
I am not the most demanding person when it comes to cell phone cameras and video cameras, but for my uses, they have been fine.
The phone without a case is fine, but I choose to use the phone with the incipio dual layer case which is excellent. If I could change anything about the Keyone it would be the dual sim card tray. You have to carry around a special little pin in order to access the sim tray and change sim cards.
I'm writing this review because this phone is way too underrated and deserves all the positive ink it can get.
This phone is the Indian version of the Keyone, which is the only version of the Keyone which has dual sim besides the Keyone Bronze which is currently only available in two countries in the middle east, but will be coming to the US and other countries later this year.
Buy this phone, it's awesome.
The battery life and the physical keyboard really make this one of the best phones you can buy. A phone with a dead battery is worthless until recharged, and a phone with a battery that dies quickly is stressful.
The physical keyboard is great for writing, or any task where writing is central like emails, social media posts, documents, etc. In my experience, a phone with a physical keyboard encourages me to write and be productive whereas other phones such as the iPhone or top Samsung models do not.
My previous phone was a Samsung Note 4 which I loved, and have now replaced with a tablet, a Samsung Tab S3. The main differences between the Note and the keyone are screen size and writing method. With the Note you use a stylus, and with the Keyone the physical keyboard. Although I really liked writing with the stylus, I found I was far less likely to do it in public. I am happy with my decision to purchase the Tab S3 and Keyone which total about the same price as a Note 8.
Some people will mention the smaller screen as a big drawback, and say the Keyone is much worse than the average phone for watching videos or playing games. If I was going to have only one device, so no tablet, no laptop, no TV, then I probably wouldn't choose this phone. That being said, I watch short videos and the screen size is adequate.
I am not the most demanding person when it comes to cell phone cameras and video cameras, but for my uses, they have been fine.
The phone without a case is fine, but I choose to use the phone with the incipio dual layer case which is excellent. If I could change anything about the Keyone it would be the dual sim card tray. You have to carry around a special little pin in order to access the sim tray and change sim cards.
I'm writing this review because this phone is way too underrated and deserves all the positive ink it can get.
This phone is the Indian version of the Keyone, which is the only version of the Keyone which has dual sim besides the Keyone Bronze which is currently only available in two countries in the middle east, but will be coming to the US and other countries later this year.
Buy this phone, it's awesome.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018
Battery life is really my first thing to talk about here. I go through a LOT of phones and am far from brand loyal. In the past few months I have had the Pixel 2, iPhone, and this Blackberry side by side. The battery life on the KeyOne blows the others away. After a typical day of moderate use, the Pixel would be at say 30% at 7pm, the iPhone at 25%, and the KeyOne at 75%. It was just crazy how long the battery goes on this.
The keyboard isn't for everyone. It's more of a nostalgic thing - though tactile keys have their place still today. They feel a little tighter from the days I remember with the Classic, but they are very responsive and double as a trac pad. Great idea.
OS is a tweaked Android one - and not as current as that on the Pixel 2 as it has to go through BB for final tweaks. It has incredible built in security though. That's a huge plus.
This black version has all the nice upgrades that make it a really nice daily phone for texting, composing emails, surfing, etc. You don't get as much screen real estate though as on the Pixels / iPhones in the same size.
Camera is meh.
If you are someone in the business world, it's really great for meetings (auto silence during scheduled meetings and so on), composing long emails, and what not.
It didn't become my daily driver, but it's none the less a really solid phone. It actually had the best build feel in my hands when comparing with the iPhone and Pixel. Solid, a little weight, and well engineered. But give me swipe-texting over keys today. I thought I could go back to physical keys, but I was wrong.
The keyboard isn't for everyone. It's more of a nostalgic thing - though tactile keys have their place still today. They feel a little tighter from the days I remember with the Classic, but they are very responsive and double as a trac pad. Great idea.
OS is a tweaked Android one - and not as current as that on the Pixel 2 as it has to go through BB for final tweaks. It has incredible built in security though. That's a huge plus.
This black version has all the nice upgrades that make it a really nice daily phone for texting, composing emails, surfing, etc. You don't get as much screen real estate though as on the Pixels / iPhones in the same size.
Camera is meh.
If you are someone in the business world, it's really great for meetings (auto silence during scheduled meetings and so on), composing long emails, and what not.
It didn't become my daily driver, but it's none the less a really solid phone. It actually had the best build feel in my hands when comparing with the iPhone and Pixel. Solid, a little weight, and well engineered. But give me swipe-texting over keys today. I thought I could go back to physical keys, but I was wrong.
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Llega en tiempo y forma
Reviewed in Mexico on June 24, 2020E. Ghoneim
BlackBerry is back on track --- Excellent cell phone
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2019Mau
although the dimensions are specified in the product description and the product itself is excellent. Too big in my pocket
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2018naveen
GENUINE REVIEW From TAMILNADU
Reviewed in India on August 18, 2017
naveen
Reviewed in India on August 18, 2017
BB lovers will love this phone madly because it overcomes the flaws of previous phones. Better OS, Better UI, Good softwares, Less Bloatwares etc.
**Battery**
Initially I was reluctant to buy Keyone because I used 6000mAh battery(Marathon M5) and hence sacrificed battery life for 3505mAh Battery. But to be true guys, 3505 mAH is sufficient for single day use.
Another advantage is 50% charging in just 40 minutes(boost charge mode). Please note that phone changes at ordinary charge mode after 50% charge. If you need boost mode even after 50%, then please go and change settings. You can do full charge from 0% to 100% in 1 hour 30 minutes. Awesome this is. Thanks BB. I love you.
**Design**
The physical keyboard is awesome. It feels premium if we type in it. It also has touch sensors so that you can type by swiping through keys.
Do not need Flip cover for this one. It has good grip to hold it. Just a BackCase is suffice is you still need protection.
**Performance**
BB works pretty well with Android including all functions of BB10 OS. There are no glitches however performance should be more predominant factor but here design is predominant.
**Shortcuts**
This is unique feature of BB keyone. Blackberry has made our work very easy with all shortcuts from keypads directly. Please see youtube videos and get to learn all shorcuts.
The highlight is convenience key, long press shortcut, short press shortcut, color notification.
** Sounds & Notifications**
Dear BB fans, please agree you love the message ringtone of BB. I go mad whenever I hear message tone. Only less speaker volume is a disadvantage however this is not Chinese brand smartphone. This is NO#1 brand anyway. I can expect quality sound and not louder sound.
**Security**
BB is known for its security features. DTEK app shows minor changes I settings as well and advises us intermittently to go into secure mode. I got Security upgrade already. Patch name AAM693. Attached screenshots. Blackberry I love you
**UI**
You have excellent interface. Can sort apps for "Most used", "alphabetical", "Newest", "classic". Widgets are also good. You can see mini display if you swipe over three dots visible apps.
Double tape for wake up.
Double tape to sleep.
**Fingerprint Scanner**
Good to have it in Space Bar. Works very fast. You can also have this space bar for clocking camera. In addition to fingerprint , you can have PIN security.
**Camera**
12MP Rear and 8MP Front camera takes decent pictures however I feel the MP should have been more for this flagship. Can record 4K videos as well.
**Calls & VOLTE**
Reliance Jio works like a charm in this Keyone. You do not need to download JIVoice & other stuffs for calling. Call quality is also excellent in VOLTE unlike my previous mobile.
** Videos & Display**
4.5 Inch Screen is sufficient for me. I always wanted good specs within 5 to 5.2 inch phone. I got this phone and I am happy. Display PiXel is excellent.
** Blackberry Hub**
BB fans know about this app. I want a single app which manages all social media and here BB Hub works smileeee. I love you BB for this one once again.
2. IF YOU ARE ****NOT*** BLACKBERRY FAN, then read below.
**Battery**Just Go ahead, Keyone has efficient way of handling battery usage.
**Design** Best design phone. If you dislike physical keyboard the don’t buy. But you can try the new one always. Without trying you would always love full touch phones.
**Performance** Not bad. 4GB RAM is fine. 6GB needed people can ignore this one. Hardcore gamers can ignore this phone.
**Shortcuts** No where you get these shortcuts. Just try BB once, you will continue with this classic piece.
**UI** Good competitor for best Uis in playstire. Just go ahead. It also accepts Third party UI and Icon Packs.
**Camera** Not bad. You can live with this phone with decent and good pics if you want to try BB.
** Videos & Display** Big phone lovers(5.5 inch/6Inch), Please ignore this one. **Size doesn’t matter** :D which you will come to know once get maturity. Hehe.
CONCLUSION
Dear Iphone holders, please stay away. Our BB is back in a bang mode.
Price should be lesser for India Market however BB is no way lesser than Iphone. Blackberry provides all specs and facilities and then price this much but Apple cost 40K just for 2GB RAM.
I love you BB. Once again.
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