Canadian smartphone-maker BlackBerry has officially launched its first ever Android-powered handset, Priv.”With BlackBerry’s patented keyboard and the full complement of applications found in Google Play, this device (Priv) expands our cross-platform strategy and gives end-users the best in security, privacy and productivity, with no compromises on applications,” he added.
The new BlackBerry Priv sports a 5.4-inch QHD AMOLED based sliding display with QWERTY physical keyboard. Under the hood, it runs the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS powered by a 64-bit Snapdragon 808 Hexa-core, similar to the one we find in the recently-released Google-LG Nexus 5X and G4. It is backed by sumptuous 3GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt memory and a massive 3410mAh battery, which is enough to run the phone for close to 22.5 hours under mixed usage.
BlackBerry Priv boasts 18MP camera with dual-LED flash on the rear side and a 2MP front-facing snapper.
BlackBerry Priv price details: The company has confirmed that the new BlackBerry Priv will cost $699 (around Rs 43,450) in the US. BlackBerry Priv has been rolled out in Canada and the UK for CDN$899 (around Rs 44,404) and £559 (around Rs 55,708), respectively. As of now, there is no official word on when BlackBerry Priv will be made available in India. Stay tuned for more updates.