Name: Classic
Brand: BlackBerry
SKU: 96208
Rating: 4.0 (32 reviews)

BlackBerry Classic - Pros & Cons

precise
informative and detailed way
is great-looking and well-built
Physical keyboard is as great as ever
the keys feel great and really responsive and are well placed
Universal Search is always accessible from the Home screen
the added bonus of it looking great as well
Good Quality hardware with a great feeling of durability
solid
reliable and great looking device
It feels solid in your hands thanks to the weight
simpler and easier to create and manage tasks
comfortable and easy to get used to
all messaging notifications into one place and works better than any other unified inbox on any other platform
keys offer a nice
satisfying click with every press
elegant and understated
fast
efficient
and useful
colors are accurate
ample light and a steady subject
battery life is pretty good
the battery life is excellent you get more than a day of regular use on a single charge
well-built
sturdy device
Signal strength was terrific in my tests
The BlackBerry Assistant voice control features work well
the device also supports features like BlackBerry Balance
Colours look bright and text looks sharp
The keyboard is good - really good
The Classic is easier and faster to type with
the keyboard on the Classic is a winner
a comfortable keyboard and long endurance
great keyboard
excellent security and all-day battery life

Classic is not aiming to be a mass-market device
panning around a map in the Maps application)
the absence of Adobe Flash
you can have only eight apps open at one time
Classic users may just have to remove their tabs
the Android-app-on-BlackBerry experience is quite poor
it kicks in when you reach 20% battery life remaining
low-resolution display is weak
no data is stored on the computer or tablet
BlackBerry Blend is only available the BlackBerry Passport
There are too many areas where the UI model changes
but is a bit too soft
this phone is bulky
The rear panel is not removable and the battery is not accessible
the camera took way too long to lock focus - moving objects
feels sluggish and a bit clunky in use and
small text do the pixels show and the edges become noticeably fuzzy
struggles in low-light and can take a while to focus
no data is stored on the PC or tablet you're connecting
too sluggish
spacious four-row keyboard results in a smaller
cramped screen
cramped screen real estate
A handset cannot be examined in isolation
Android apps are slow to launch and buggy
inconvenient power button along the top edge
it s getting more complicated and harder to understand as BlackBerry 10 progresses
it s not just the hardware that s slavishly trying to bring back the old magic
they re not designed for a square screen
these feel a touch superfluous to the Classic
hilarious vestigial button from an age before touchscreens
BlackBerry Classic is not a break-out device for the Canadian manufacturer
far less ports than buttons
Buttons are fairly large in number on this handset
The keyboard has been cut down to three rows
BlackBerry has fallen from favour in recent years
Snapdragon processor is just not built for modern day use of shuffling between apps
Keyboard will take time to get used to
not typing as fast as I could be
BlackBerry still suffers from a crippling shortage of apps
the Classic is underpowered
BlackBerry is complicating the user experience further with every new iteration of its OS
sluggish performance was a bit of a downer
Amazon store apps are not optimized for the BlackBerry
and Google Hangouts are not available at all
Nobody does keyboards like BlackBerry
page loads were noticeably slower on the Classic
dual-core Krait chip does not seem to hamper the OS much
incoming messages are invisible until I open the app to check
only tallied up to 25 frames per second
lack of third-party apps palls
there is no cursor (outside of the web browser and Maps app
Classic doesn t get quite as loud as the Passport
hold a candle to the latest and greatest screens on other handsets
BlackBerry hadn't built comparable shortcuts into the software for its Q10
The bezel is just slightly uplifted from the display
Adorable elephant s antics make television journalist burst into laughterSportsFootball
There is no touch on the keypad like in the Passport
the camera a bit old fashioned
feeling lost on a full touch smartphone
noticeable pixelation around the edges of the car
the 6. 9-ounce BlackBerry Passport is as unwieldy as its weight
ecosystem is missing such crucial productivity apps as Microsoft Office
popularity won't extend beyond the business set
it falls short in a number of notable ways
shouldn't -- be a BlackBerry without a physical keyboard
The speakers sound tinny when playing music
its keys are just slightly larger

BlackBerry Classic - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	2 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2515 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	294 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

BlackBerry - Video Reviews (9)

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BlackBerry Classic - Full Specifications

Operating system	BlackBerry 10
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz
CPU cores	Dual-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 225
RAM memory	2 GB

Primary sensor resolution	2.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	30.0 fps
Autofocus	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	128GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD microSDXC

Height	5.16 in
Width	2.85 in
Depth	0.4 in
Weight	6.24 oz

FM radio	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
3G UMTS	yes
4G LTE	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast

Screen size	2.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	240 x 320 px
Pixel density	294.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	no
HDR	no

Primary resolution	2.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Blue Grey White Silver
Material	Plastic
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
DLNA certified	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	no
Video output	SlimPort

Replaceable battery	no
Battery capacity	2515.0 mAh
Standby time	365.0 h
Talk time	17.2 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

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BlackBerry Classic BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.5

Based on 16 reviews

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BlackBerry Classic BlackBerry Classic review

The Verge

Published: 23.12.2014

BlackBerry Classic review

By BlackBerry fans, for BlackBerry fans — and no one else

GSMArena.com

Published: 02.01.2015

BlackBerry Classic review: For old times' sake

The BlackBerry Classic is a quintessential BlackBerry, any way you slice it. With a hardware QWERTY keyboard and navigation buttons, a strictly business...

BlackBerry Classic BlackBerry Classic (Unlocked) Review

PCMAG

Published: 17.12.2014

BlackBerry Classic (Unlocked) Review

3.0

The BlackBerry Classic is a great voice and messaging phone that can't deliver on the range of online services most people need.

TechRadar

Published: 14.01.2015

BlackBerry Classic review

3.5

BlackBerry has thrown all of its traditional features at the Classic.

BlackBerry Classic BlackBerry returns to its roots

CNET

Published: 17.12.2014

BlackBerry returns to its roots

BlackBerry's latest smartphone offers a four-row keyboard in a familiar form factor, but those physical keys come at a cost.

BlackBerry Classic BlackBerry Classic review: the phone diehards have been waiting for

the Guardian

Published: 20.01.2015

BlackBerry Classic review: the phone diehards have been waiting for

BlackBerry has gone back to basics with its Classic, an update of the Bold that’s the best physical keyboard yet

CrackBerry

Published: 17.12.2014

BlackBerry Classic Review!

The wait is over. The BlackBerry Classic has now arrived, and it brings the promise of the speed and performance of BlackBerry 10 with the familiar and classic navigation keys you know and love. All that in a package that is 'designed from the ground up to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can only be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard'....

Forbes

Published: 17.01.2015

BlackBerry Classic Review: Only The Faithful Few Will Be Happy With A Modern Dinosaur

BlackBerry has always been known for its physical keyboards. In the recently released BlackBerry Classic, the Canadian smartphone manufacturer relies on nostalgia and history to style its newest smartphone. At least the faithful will be happy.

BlackBerry Classic Review: BlackBerry Classic (Q20)

Gadget Guy Australia

Published: 12.02.2015

Review: BlackBerry Classic (Q20)

Once a leader in modern smartphones, BlackBerry now trails Android and iOS, fighting for third with Windows Phone. Can the Classic bring back the glory, or is just another nail?

IT PRO

Published: 04.08.2017

BlackBerry Passport review: 10 things to know before buying | IT PRO

4.0

We take a look at BlackBerry's unique square smartphone

BlackBerry Classic BlackBerry Classic review: A killer smartphone for keyboard lovers

CIO

Published: 17.12.2014

BlackBerry Classic review: A killer smartphone for keyboard lovers

The BlackBerry Classic is the best smartphone the company has ever released, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco. However, it's not going to lure away many iPhone or Android users, or significantly increase BlackBerry's market share. And that's just fine with BlackBerry. Here's why.