The BlackBerry Priv, what can be seen as the Canadian company’s last ditch measure to stay afloat in the smartphone market of the world is now ready to be launched in India. January 28 is the date on which that will happen, even as the firm has started sending out invites to an event that will be taking place in New Delhi.
The all-important question of what the price of the BlackBerry Priv will be in India is still not answered. Anyway, folks in the country who have been anticipating its release since long will be pleased with this news. After all, it is the first ever smartphone from the company to run Android.
And that’s not the only unique selling point it’s got. The Priv has been equipped by its makers with a slider keyboard which has been built in trademark BlackBerry style. It’s got a curved display as well, aside from other high-end components.
A neat look at the main specs of the BlackBerry Priv:
– Display: 5.4-inch, Quad HD
– OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
– CPU: 1.8GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
– GPU: Adreno 418
– Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 2TB)
– Camera: 18MP rear, 2MP front
– Size: 147 x 77.2 x 9.4mm
– Battery: 3410mAh
– Weight: 192gms
The device runs on a 1.8GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor that’s coupled with 3GB worth of RAM. It features an 18MP rear camera, and grabs a 2MP front snapper as well. BlackBerry has blessed in with a 3410mAh battery moreover.
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Stay tuned until January 28 to know more about the exact price and release details of the BlackBerry Priv in India.