Market Overview in 2020
Do you prefer to use the keyboard instead of the touch screen? Even after the BlackBerry phone ended, there were still smartphones with keyboards on the market. We offer you the best BlackBerry alternatives.
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Key2 and Key2 LE: the last BlackBerry
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These are the best BlackBerry alternatives
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F (x) tec Pro1 and Cosmo Communicator: Android Alternatives
Even in the era of touchscreens, many users don't want a smartphone without a keyboard. Is it easier to type secretly in a meeting under the table, or because you are not used to the touch screen at all. It is true that it is difficult to find a smartphone with a keyboard today, but this is not without hope. Below we provide you with an overview of the market and introduce you to the latest smartphones with keyboards.
Key2 and Key2 LE: the last BlackBerry
In recent years, anyone who wants a smartphone with a real keyboard has come to the Canadian manufacturer BlackBerry. The fact that BlackBerry licenses its hardware business to Chinese manufacturer TCL has not changed that. But at the end of August, the BlackBerry was temporarily over. TCL no longer wants to sell equipment under brand names. The BlackBerry Key2 and BlackBerry Key2 LE models of 2018 are currently the last BlackBerry devices.
- Safety
- keyboard
- deal with
- Weak camera
- Medium voice quality
- Performance does not match price
Short test
The full test report is as follows
There is a lot of light and a lot of shadows
The BlackBerry Key2's keyboard, software, long battery life and excellent workmanship left a deep impression in the test. On the other hand, for a smartphone of 650 Euros, the camera is disappointing, and in terms of voice quality, we are also used to getting better solutions from manufacturers. Therefore, we cannot recommend this equipment without reservation. We believe that the previous KeyOne and Lite Key2 LE provided a better price / performance ratio.
Key 2 LE in short test: BlackBerry is colorful and cheap (er)
Equipment and operation
Equipment and operation
According to TCL, you can still buy both devices at the same time, and you are guaranteed support until August 31, 2022. However, you should consider the useful life of the device and consider the purchase carefully. In our phone comparison, you can learn the difference between Key2 and sister model Key2 LE
These are the best BlackBerry alternatives
In addition to the BlackBerry devices mentioned, there are other options, such as CAT B35, Nokia 800 Tough or Nokia 2720 Flip. They don't run on Android, they run on KaiOS. This is the successor to FirefoxOS. The system brings applications such as Facebook, Twitter or Google Maps to phones without a touch screen. The popular WhatsApp Messenger is also available here. However, the device does not provide a QWERTY keyboard, only the T9.
- robust
- Good voice quality
- Long battery life
- WhatsApp works
- Not all WhatsApp features are supported
- Bad camera
- Slow internet connection
- Slow processor
- robust
- Voice quality
- Battery Life
- Support WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter
- surgery
- Slow processor
- No surfing fun
- Weak LED
- Black screen
Short test
The full test report is as follows
Equipment and operation
Equipment and operation
Equipment and operation
F (x) tec Pro1 and Cosmo Communicator: Android Alternatives
If you are looking for current Android phones with keyboard, you should look at the F (x) tec Pro1 model. This is a slider smartphone with a pull-out QWERTY keyboard. You can record up to 36 shortcuts. In addition, the keyboard supports commands known on the PC, such as "Ctrl + C" and "Ctrl + V" for copying and pasting content.
Android-equipped slider phone: FxTec Pro1. (Source: FxTec Pro 1)
In terms of equipment, smartphones are not the latest given the price of more than 700 Euros. The older Qualcomm chip Snapdragon 835 acts as a processor, and it can also be found in the Google Pixel 2, for example. Only dual cameras are available for photo and video recording, and the operating system is still Android 9.0. Alternatively, you can exchange it for another system, such as Lineage OS. You can buy your phone in the manufacturer's online store.
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Another option is Cosmo Communicator from Planet Computers, funded by Indiegogo. This 6-inch smartphone is reminiscent of Nokia Communicator and can be ordered in the manufacturer's online store using a German QWERTY keyboard. Price: £ 799.00, or around € 955. Not only does the device have a keyboard, but it also has a second display on the outside for status messages.
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