Quick Answer
- Flagship hardware components, Secured Android version, QHD display with a sweet price tag will not only entice Blackberry fans but also users who want to use a secure phone with flagship specs.
- It claimed that DTEK60 is the most secure Android phone available in the market and comes with an alert system that warns the user if their privacy is compromised.
- Unlike its previous flagship phones, this phone is priced competitively with a price tag of $499.
Blackberry, Canadian smartphone pioneer, launched its third Android-powered smartphone named DTEK60 on Tuesday. Though it doesn’t taste success with previous Android-based phones, Priv and DTEK50, it boldly launched another phone to test its fortunes.
It claimed that DTEK60 is the most secure Android phone available in the market and comes with an alert system that warns the user if their privacy is compromised. Unlike its previous flagship phones, this phone is priced competitively with a price tag of $499.
BlackBerry DTEK60 specifications
| Key Specs | DTEK60 | |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density) | |
| Weight | 165 g | |
| OS | Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow), planned upgrade to Android 7.0. | |
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Processor |
CPU
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Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) |
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GPU
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Adreno 530 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | |
| Memory | 32 GB, 4 GB RAM | |
| Card slot | Yes, extendable upto 256GB | |
| Primary Camera | 21 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash | |
| Secondary Camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1080p | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | |
| Charging Technology | Quick Charge 3.0 | |
| Battery | Li-Po 3000 mAh | |
| Price | $499 | |
Conclusion
At least on paper, Blackberry got it right this time. Flagship hardware components, Secured Android version, QHD display with a sweet price tag will not only entice Blackberry fans but also users who want to use a secure phone with flagship specs. Camera has been Achilles heel for Blackberry phones, so the performance of the camera will determine the reception of this phone. But users should also be aware of the fact that it may be the last Blackberry made phone, so you should be dubious of the after sales support.
