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BlackBerry DTEK50

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3.9
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User ratings:
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
24 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • it seems pretty durable and has a focus on security and organization tools
  • it houses microSD card support up to 2 TB
  • both protection and software designed to aid productivity

Cons

  • screen shows relatively slow response rates
  • lacks altogether is a fingerprint sensor
  • Battery life also veers into mediocre territory

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 424 ppi
  • 2610 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 8 Mpx

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BlackBerry DTEK50 - Pros & Cons

BlackBerry DTEK50

Pros

  • it seems pretty durable and has a focus on security and organization tools
  • it houses microSD card support up to 2 TB
  • both protection and software designed to aid productivity
  • good way to stay on top of your schedule
  • offers solid performance and has a good screen as well as good cameras
  • components are powerful enough for all common tasks and even some gaming
  • the interface is pretty simple and well organised
  • vivid colours and macros looking especially good
  • It s accurate and easy to type on
  • the smartphone works perfectly well
  • touch responsiveness is good

Cons

  • screen shows relatively slow response rates
  • lacks altogether is a fingerprint sensor
  • Battery life also veers into mediocre territory
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • it much slower to focus or shoot HDR images
  • come with BlackBerry's trademark physical keyboard
  • a little underpowered to boot
  • smartphone lock screens
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
  • a fingerprint scanner is not included
  • subpar battery life also really stings

BlackBerry DTEK50 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2610 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
424 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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BlackBerry DTEK50 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 405
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage256GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.79 in
Width2.85 in
Depth0.29 in
Weight4.76 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density424.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2610.0 mAh
Standby time576.0 h
Talk time17.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging no

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BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7
Based on 10 reviews
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BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50 review
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CrackBerry
Published: 09.08.2016
BlackBerry DTEK50 review

The release of the Priv was BlackBerry's first trip into the Android world, and it was not without some bumps in the road. The BlackBerry Android software, at the time, still had room to grow and pricing was a little on the high side for a lot of folks. Now, the DTEK50 is here, BlackBerry's Android software has had time to grow and improve, and we're once again taking a look at what...

BlackBerry DTEK50 Blackberry DTEK 50 review | Stuff
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Blackberry DTEK 50 review | Stuff

Secure software, but overly-familiar hardware - BlackBerry's return is a little bit bizarre

BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50 - Australian Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 18.01.2017
BlackBerry DTEK50 - Australian Review - Ausdroid

When BlackBerry finally decided to eschew developing their own mobile OS and focus on devices running Android, it was something many people were excited about. The decision got the tech industry talking, theorising that this move could be the company’s salvation, scaling down any financial losses and bringing them back to an era of profitability. […]

BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50 review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.08.2016
BlackBerry DTEK50 review
3.5

The world's most secure Android smartphone isn't half bad

BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50 review: secure, but not special
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The Verge
Published: 29.08.2016
BlackBerry DTEK50 review: secure, but not special

You can do better spending between $300 and $400 on a phone

BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 15.09.2016
BlackBerry DTEK50 Smartphone Review
4.3

In-depth review of the BlackBerry DTEK50 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Qualcomm Adreno 405, 5.2", 135) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

BlackBerry DTEK50 Blackberry DTEK50 Review: Just another BlackBerry?
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 11.01.2017
Blackberry DTEK50 Review: Just another BlackBerry?
3.4

Read the in depth Review of Blackberry DTEK50 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Blackberry DTEK50 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50 review
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Android Authority
Published: 11.08.2016
BlackBerry DTEK50 review

Blackberry claims that the DTEK50 is the world's most secure smartphone but is it worth buying solely on its security features? Find out in our review.

BlackBerry DTEK50 BlackBerry DTEK50, DTEK60 quick review: Privilege is gone, mainstream is on
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India Today
Published: 07.11.2016
BlackBerry DTEK50, DTEK60 quick review: Privilege is gone, mainstream is on

The DTEK50 and DTEK60 symbolise a new hope for BlackBerry.

BlackBerry DTEK50 An Android phone with a BlackBerry logo
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CNET
Published: 17.08.2016
An Android phone with a BlackBerry logo

In a crowded mid-range smartphone market, the DTEK50 doesn't stand out.

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