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BlackBerry Key2: Is an Android Phone with a Keyboard Still on Demand?

Being so different and unique from every other product that exists on the market is not a bad thing, but does that really ensure success? BlackBerry Key2 is unlike any other phone, despite what the market is doing, the company has refused to ditch its keyboard. So does it have enough to make an impact? Let’s see.

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The phone has a grippy, textured back that feels rugged and pleasant. There are squared off edges, chrome details and a business-like aesthetics. The battery life felt great too- lasting for almost a day and a half.

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BlackBerry Key2 has a 4.5 inch LCD display, below the screen sits the keyboard. But then the keyboard and screen together doesn’t make the phone too hard to hold, its about six inches in total and it felt comfortable in hands.

It is surprising that BlackBerry has chosen to omit a physical home button despite having so many buttons! The space where we intuitively press hoping for a home button is where the space bar is but it sadly doesn’t double up as a home button. But then the fingerprint scanner lives inside the space bar. It feels like a great idea but felt a bit difficult to operate. Maybe things will get easier with constant usage.

The BlackBerry Key2 has a dual 12-megapixel rear shooter, it does a decent job. The selfie camera isn’t as good, it only has a fixed focus and the pictures came out blurry on many occasions. But then the target audience of BlackBerry is not selfie centered people.

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The keyboard on the phone is not stuck in the past. The entire keyboard is touch sensitive, you can swipe your fingers over the keys to left or right, it will work just like a touchscreen. But then, that being said it isn’t as fast as an onscreen keyboard. The keys are tiny and you might constantly hit the wrong button.

The BlackBerry Key2 seems aimed at the crowd who doesn’t crave a lot of bells and whistles on their smartphone. It’s efficient, easy to use, and comes with a version of Android 8.1 Oreo that, while not stock, was on the simpler side and easy to adjust.

Since its a blackberry, there is a lot of emphasis on privacy and security. It comes with a few ways to protect your device, like the DTEK app, which constantly monitors your phone’s security. There’s also a redactor app for hiding keywords or phrases in a document or email, an app that blacks out your entire screen except for the portion you’re viewing, a built-in password keeper, and the Locker app, which lets you hide away sensitive photos or open an incognito browser.

So should you buy the phone? Well if you are someone who doesn’t spend a lot of time on social media through your phone, but someone who is all about business, security, and privacy, then its the perfect phone for you. At a price tag of $650, it’s a good bargain.

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