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Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
417
Old Reviews
167
Unverified
106
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5.4 meters
SIZE
3410 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
2097152 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE

Review Analysis - 144 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Software Platform
 29
blackberry, os, apps, updates, priv
+76%
-24%
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" ...  Has all the apps of an Android phone and the security and feel of a BlackBerry. ... If you like Android or BlackBerry consider this phone, it's very good and much cheaper than the newest smart phones yet works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent phone, android based operating system with a nice touch of extra futures by BlackBerry. ... Always loved and had phones from the company and good to switch back from BIG NAME android makers.  ...  "
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" ...  If you don't need or care about having the latest software and need a good phone for business, or if you're not heavily invested in social media, then this phone is for you. ... Otherwise, there are equally good, if not better, Android phones out there that would be better suited for you.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great Blackberry phone both in hardware and it's Android OS.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my fourth or fifth Blackberry phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Software: Very clean, looks like stock android with blackberry goodies.  ...  "
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" ...  Blackberry Hub (All the good stuff of blackberry on Android)  ...  "
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" ...  With Marshmallow and the latest updates the phone has been great.  ...  "
Apps
 29
blackberry, apps, priv, updates, os
+79%
-21%
comment
" ...  Has all the apps of an Android phone and the security and feel of a BlackBerry. ... If you like Android or BlackBerry consider this phone, it's very good and much cheaper than the newest smart phones yet works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent phone, android based operating system with a nice touch of extra futures by BlackBerry. ... Always loved and had phones from the company and good to switch back from BIG NAME android makers.  ...  "
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" ...  Otherwise, there are equally good, if not better, Android phones out there that would be better suited for you.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great Blackberry phone both in hardware and it's Android OS.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my fourth or fifth Blackberry phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Blackberry Hub (All the good stuff of blackberry on Android)  ...  "
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" ...  My Sony Xperia has a Sony App "gallery" and the touch keyboard includes emojis.  ...  "
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" ...  With Marshmallow and the latest updates the phone has been great. ... Just work communication, reading, Facebook, browsing, etc.  ...  "
Keyboard
 24
physical, typing, blackberry, qwerty, bb
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Love this phone, great camera, and still has a keyboard, do not care for the samsung or Iphones have been a loyal Blackberry user since my first one and as long as I can get one will continue to use one, lets me use the features I want and disable those I do not to use.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought that I'd use the physical keyboard more than I do, but Blackberry's software keyboard is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Great physical keyboard ... Physical keyboard is good, but nostalgic most of the time ... If a physical keyboard is a requirement, then this phone is for you.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought it for the standard but small keyboard but found the touch sensitive keys on the screen to work very well.  ...  "
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" ...  The keyboard is amazing as is expected from a BlackBerry.  ...  "
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" ...  Keyboard felt amazing like they use too.  ...  "
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" ...  Keyboard: The physical keyboard is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone know how i can add emojis to my touch keyboard?  ...  "
Product Reliability
 22
blackberry, weeks, years, priv, overheating
+59%
-41%
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" ...  I've been using this phone for 9 days now and I have no complaints.  ...  "
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" ...  Been a loyal BlackBerry user for more than 10 years .  ...  "
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" ...  No issues after the update.  ...  "
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" ...  Its T-Mobile unlocked but , phone works just perfect even after updating.  ...  "
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" ...  I'll update as time goes on.  ...  "
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" ...  This Phone was working great am using this phone for almost 6 weeks it exceeds all my expectation  ...  "
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" ...  Started right up, just like brand new.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm writing this review a few months after, so I could give an accurate review.  ...  "
Price
 16
value, waste, worth, current, 600
+63%
-38%
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" ...  This phone is more than its worth at this price.  ...  "
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" ...  GREAT PHONE FOR A GOOD PRICE!!!  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing phone for the price!  ...  "
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" ...  Great value and performance at current prices.  ...  "
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" ...  Great phone at a great price .  ...  "
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" ...  If you want real value for your money get this phone and ditch the Samsung  ...  "
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" ...  With that being said, it's a fantastic value for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It was worth the price!  ...  "
Display Clarity
 14
screen went black, priv, curved, beautiful, typing
+57%
-43%
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" ...  The screen is high quality and beautiful  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty big screen  ...  "
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" ...  Is like having my own computer all in ONE, design , screen, shape, and weight and last the program all perfect for me.  ...  "
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" ...  - The screen is bright and crisp.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice, large screen.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is big, crystal clear,sharp seams to be high quality.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is beautiful and the menu design is great.  ...  "
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" ...  The display is large and HD.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 14
android, hub, passport, keyboard, bb10
+71%
-29%
comment
" ...  If you like Android or BlackBerry consider this phone, it's very good and much cheaper than the newest smart phones yet works great.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my fourth or fifth Blackberry phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I love blackberry.  ...  "
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" ...  I like having both Blackberry and Android in one form factor.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend this phone for anyone who is a blackberry fan but always wanted android and for people who want something different.  ...  "
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" ...  Blackberry Hub (All the good stuff of blackberry on Android)  ...  "
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" ...  All of the features of Blackberry - most importantly the keyboard - and a real smartphone in that its an android  ...  "
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" ...  It is android powered so it can do everything a galaxy phone can do.  ...  "
Delivery
 13
box, priv, open, arrived, amazon
+46%
-54%
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" ...  No more open box buys for me . ... arrived with a sticker stating BB Priv inspected and certified .  ...  "
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" ...  However, I didn't receive my earphone in the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Phone was broke when I received it.  ...  "
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" ...  The phone was not new the box was already open.  ...  "
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" ...  However, dead on arrival.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had the phone for just over 90 days.  ...  "
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" ...  The details of the phone said new unopened. ... This phone has been opened.  ...  "
Battery Life
 13
life, charge, blackberry, overheating, months
+62%
-38%
comment
" ...  The battery lasts for quite a while on standby, but when you start using the more advanced features of Android, the battery discharges quickly and the phone does tend to get rather warm.  ...  "
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" ...  Good battery life too.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery live: Decent  ...  "
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" ...  In addition battery life is good overall.  ...  "
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" ...  The experience I've seen so far is that battery life is NOT an issue.  ...  "
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" ...  Good battery too.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery last more than a full day (heavy use mostly wifi).  ...  "
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" ...  It maybe lasted a good 6 HRS with occasional use, but once updated to Marshmallow, the battery life got significantly better!  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
thank, seller, priv, expected, warehouse
+55%
-45%
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" ...  I love the Priv, and thank's Amazon for the mobile to have arrived ahead of time !  ...  "
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" ...  Better than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Vendor was great.  ...  "
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" ...  Had all accessories in and came earlier than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought like new from Amazon Warehouse and it's basically new.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon came through on delivery and cost  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  5.4 meters
Battery
Battery Capacity:  3410 mAh
Memory
Memory:  2097152 GB
SD Card Type:  Micro SD 
5.4 meters
SIZE
3410 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
2097152 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE

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