Welcome Reader. BlackBerry revealed its Key2 Android-based
handset just two months ago and the brand is already set to launch a couple
more devices through Optiemus, its hardware partner in India.
The new Evolve and
Evolve X don’t have physical keyboards like the iconic models but they do come
with 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ displays, Android 8.1 OS version, 16-megapixel selfie
cameras and a 4,000mAh battery.
The lower Evolve gets
a 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of onboard storage, a microSD
slot to add more space, and dual 13-megapixel cameras on the back. It’ll cost
Rs. 24,990 ($365) when it lands next month.
The Evolve X gets a
boost to 6GB RAM, as well as a faster 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 660 processor (the
same as the one in the Key2), a 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel rear camera system,
and support for fast charge and wireless charging. It’ll be set to sell at Rs.
34,990 ($510) and will be available at the end of August.
It looks like both
models will only go on sale in India – at least initially. With those specs,
the Evolve X will go up against the likes of the Nokia 7 Plus, which is a lot
cheaper at Rs. 26,000 ($378). And with its pricing, the Evolve X costs as much
as the outstanding OnePlus 6.
The only way I see
these devices winning people over is with BlackBerry’s promise of enhanced
security for enterprise users. You might want to wait a bit for the budget version
of the Key2 that’s said to be in the works, as you’ll be able to enjoy a
physical keyboard at a lower price than the original Key2’s $650 tag.
Thanks For Your Time…
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