First off, you have to really want a keyboard to make this purchase. Otherwise, look somewhere else.
With that said, here is my short bullet list review
Me:
- Millennial
- Full Time student
- Work 15+ hours a week.
- Have personal clients
- Don't play too many games
Pros:
- Very easy to manage schedule
- May take a minute to learn interface. Pretty simple after that
- So far the phone run's very smoothly
- Love the quick feature. Reduces my search app time as well as my home screen clutter
- The screen quality is good. All pictures and videos are nice and clear
- The weight is good. Not too light, not too heavy
- I get complemented on my phone... Who would have thought?
- Keyboard has a nice matte, allowing better tactile response.
- Great battery life. (Possibly bcs it has a new battery)
Cons
- Speaker sux. The quality isn't bad, but it definitely doesn't sound as good as my iphone.
- Front camera sux. I will never use it.
- Typing and holding the phone takes some getting used too due to it being top heavy
- Can only adjust screen brightness
- Not the most sturdy phone out there. It's built with quality, but a lot of plast too.
Additional info
- Phone comes with some bloatware, not much different than my iphone SE or my samsung s7.
- Rear Camera is ok.
- Blackberry softwear is trying a bunch of stuff (ex: BB Hub). Not my thing, but you may like it.
Overall, I think it's a great phone for someone longing for a keyboard. If not, then I thin you can find a better phone for the price point.
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BlackBerry KEY2 LE Unlocked Android Smartphone (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), 64GB, 13MP Rear Dual Camera, Android 8.1 Oreo (U.S. Warranty) – Champagne (Renewed) $649.95 & FREE Shipping
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| Price | $635.40 | $669.95 | -30% $699.99 List: $999.99 | -29% $499.99 List: $699.99 | $538.90 | $387.95 |
| Delivery | — | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 2 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 2 |
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| Sold By | The Whiz Cells 2 | The Whiz Cells 2 | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | bayshine Trading | bayshine Trading |
| display size | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | 6.55 inches | 6.55 inches |
| memory capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 256 GB | 8 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| model name | KEY2 LE | KEY2 | Motorola razr+ 2023 | Motorola razr 2023 | OnePlus 8T | OnePlus 8T |
| operating system | Android 8.1 | android | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 11.0 | Android 11.0 |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type C | Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type C | USB | LTE/LTE-A 4×4 MIMO, Supports up to DL Cat 20/UL Cat 18 (2.0Gbps /200Mbps), depending on carrier support Band GSM: B2, 3, 5, 8 WCDMA: B1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 19 CDMA: BC0, 1, 10 LTE-FDD: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71 LTE-TDD: B34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48 5G NSA: N2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71 5G SA: N41, 71, 2, 25, 66 MIMO: LTE: B2, 4, 25, 66, 41, 48; NR: N2, 66, 41, 25 Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO, Support 2.4G/5G, Support WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1, support aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC NFC NFC enabled Positioning GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, A-GPS |
| display type | LCD | — | OLED | OLED | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| cpu manufacturer | Qualcomm | — | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
From the manufacturer
BlackBerry Key2 LE Features
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Full power for full daysHave enough power to get you through a full day on a single charge. When you need power fast, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 gives you a 50% charge in only 36 minutes. Contextual battery experience learns your usage patterns and suggests the optimal time to recharge. |
Capture the momentA dual rear camera allows the BlackBerry KEY2 LE to create stylish portraits with bokeh, while the front camera helps you take stunning selfies with Face Beauty Mode. Google Lens enables you to explore the world around you with image recognition features. |
Android 8.1 Oreo with Google AssistantEnjoy a faster operating experience and millions of apps on Google Play. Search the web with voice commands, control your smart home, start calls, set reminders and more. |
BlackBerry Key2 LE Features
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Ultimate privacyReal-time threat monitoring with preinstalled DTEK by BlackBerry provides you proactive security. Store content securely with fingerprint and passcode protection from the Locker app featuring FireFox Focus for private browsing. |
Effortless efficiencySpeed Key gives you immediate access to what you need. Up to 52 programmable keys put apps and actions in reach at any time, with no need to return to the home screen. |
Balance work and playThe new dual account feature lets you clone apps with a simple drag and drop, then switch between personal and professional accounts with ease. Dual SIM models allow for separate instances of phone number-tied apps. Currently available for: Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and WeChat. |
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Excellent phone!
I initially pre-ordered this phone on October 1st. The listing said it would be available on October 12th. On this day the listing changed to the availability being unknown and I never got a shipment notification. I waited the rest of the day and still nothing. I opted to order from Best Buy since they had it available with shipping and pickup in store option. The Amazon listing now says availability is now between 1-3 months. I'm not sure what happened there but it was very disappointing to go through.Anyways, here is my review on the phone.EDIT: I managed to get 24 hours and 40 minutes out of the device. I could only imagine what the original Key2 gets with the extra 500mAh. This is medium usage. Overall I had calls that totaled up to approximately one and a half hours give or take. I had wifi on for the whole time, and bluetooth for most. I listened to quite a bit of music, using the speaker, headphones and my bluetooth speaker. Some texting here and there. Some social media. Charging is quite fast too. I'm impressed!This is an excellent phone! I am very happy with the purchase. First of all, the slate looks spectacular and the phone feels very good in the hands. It is not too heavy, nor too light. The physical keyboard is great. It is very responsive and tactile. The speed key is one of the best features about this phone. The phone is nice and speedy with little to no bloatware. Some people love the pre-installed Blackberry software, but I can do without. I love that there is a 3.5mm headphone jack! 64GB of storage is plenty but I've added a 128GB MicroSD card anyway. I'm pretty happy with the camera. Lot's of negative reviews said about the camera, but it works well enough for me! The battery life is also great. It was fully charged by 3PM yesterday. I have used it quite a bit with wifi, bluetooth, playing music, a 1 hour long phone call, several text messages and some video. It is now 9:30AM the next day and i have 31% with approximately 8 hours left. One con for me is that it is not IP66 rated, but it is understandable with the physical keyboard.Overall, I am very happy with the device and highly recommend it for anyone looking for something a bit out of the norm.
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