BlackBerry has unleashed its Android-powered Priv smartphone in India, amid hopes it will prove to be the catalyst which will change the beleaguered company’s fortunes. The brand has priced it at a whopping Rs 62990 (as much as the new iPhone). Meanwhile imported units of the handset are selling for much lower on eBay India.
The BlackBerry Priv will be up for purchase via Amazon India and offline outlets starting from January 30. First announced in October last year, the smartphone runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and flaunts a 5.4-inch dual-curved QHD display protected by Gorilla Glass 4. There’s a physical keyboard hidden underneath it with touch-sensitive keys.
BlackBerry has equipped the new handset with privacy tools such as DTEK to make sure personal data is encrypted and safe from malware attacks. Consumers will also be able to keep an eye on the information apps are allowed to access and the overall security rating of the smartphone.
Have a look at the specifications of the BlackBerry Priv at a glance:
– Display: 5.4-inch, 1440 x 2560 pixels
– OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
– Processor: hexa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 808
– GPU: Adreno 418
– Storage: 32GB, expandable till 2TB
– RAM: 3GB
– Cameras: 18MP rear, 2MP front
– Battery: 3410mAh
– Weight: 192g
– Dimensions: 147 x 77.2 x 9.4mm
– Connectivity: 4G, Wi-Fiac, NFC, microUSB 2.0, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth
With regards to its camera capabilities, the 4G-ready Priv has been blessed with an 18MP main snapper which is accompanied by OIS, dual-LED flash and PDAF. It can further record 4K resolution videos. The phone derives its power from a 3410mAh battery which the manufacturer guarantees will last for up to 22.5 hours of mixed usage.
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Like we said above, the BlackBerry Priv will hit shelves in India on January 30. You can buy it online through Amazon at Rs 62990.