BlackBerry Passport 32GB Factory Unlocked (SQW100-1) GSM 4G LTE Smartphone - Black (International Version, Blackberry OS)
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Brand | BlackBerry |
Model Name | Passport |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked |
Operating System | BlackBerry 10.0 |
Cellular Technology | 4G, 3G, 2G |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 4.5 Inches |
Wireless network technology | Wi-Fi |
About this item
- 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100, 4G: LTE 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 4.5-inch IPS LCD Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen (up to 10 fingers!) w/ Protective Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- BlackBerry 10 OS, Quad-Core 2.2 GHz Processor, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 81, Adreno 330 Graphics
- 13 Megapixel Camera (4128 x 3096 pixels) w/ Autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED Flash + Front-Facing 2 Megapixel Camera
- Internal Memory: 32GB, 3GB RAM + microSD Slot Expandable up to 128GB
- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers). Unlocked cell phones will not work with CDMA Carriers like Sprint, Verizon, Boost or Virgin.
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Battery life | 4.0 | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.0 |
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display size | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 4.7 inches | 5.6 inches |
memory capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
model name | Passport | KEY2 | KEY2 LE | Passport | KEYone | A6 |
operating system | BlackBerry 10.0 | android | blackberry | BlackBerry 10.0 | android | Android 8.0 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | USB |
display type | LCD | — | LCD | LCD | LCD | AMOLED |
service provider | T-Mobile | T-Mobile | T-Mobile | — | T-Mobile | Unlocked |
input interface | keyboard | — | keyboard | keyboard | buttons | touch screen |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof |
cpu speed | 2.2 GHz | — | — | 2.2 GHz | 2 GHz | — |
Product Description
The BlackBerry® Passport™ smartphone is designed to be different from other smartphones, with a large, wide touch screen and a touch-sensitive keyboard. The BlackBerry Passport design was based on the form of an actual passport, providing a sense of familiarity even in something so new. Its frame was inspired by the steel I-beams used in modernist architecture, and the gentle shape of the back cover feels great in your hand, while accommodating a large battery. The BlackBerry Passport takes our iconic keyboard to the next level. The physical keyboard gives you more typing accuracy1 and leaves you more screen space for viewing. It responds to touch gestures, so you can scroll web pages, flick to type or slide along the keys to move the cursor. The BlackBerry Passport is built for busy people like you, with optimization of power consumption in BlackBerry® 10 and an impressive 3450 mAh battery. That’s almost 2 times bigger than the battery in the iPhone® 6.
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Product Dimensions | 5.04 x 0.37 x 3.56 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.9 ounces |
ASIN | B00NSRC4Y2 |
Item model number | PRD-59182-055 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | BlackBerry 10.0 |
RAM | 32 GB |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
Connectivity technologies | Wi-Fi |
Display technology | LCD, LED |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
Scanner Resolution | 4128 x 3096 |
Other camera features | Front |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Black |
Phone Talk Time | 18 Hours |
Phone Standby Time (with data) | 432 hours |
Whats in the box | USB Charging Cable, USB Charging Block |
Department | Unlocked Cell Phones |
Manufacturer | Blackberry |
Date First Available | September 24, 2014 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Standing screen display size | 4.5 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 3 GB |
Battery Capacity | 3450 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 6.9 Ounces |
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Customers like the ease of use, picture quality and quality of the cellular phone. For example, they mention it's user friendly, simple and the tutorials are very helpful. Some appreciate the speed, productivity, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on the app store and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They say it has awesome hardware, speakers, and a solid device. They also love the design and quality of it. Customers also mention that the keyboard is amazing and the OS works fine.
"...Snap and sideloading 3rd party apps is easy to pick up but occasionally glitchy to use (when using android apps)..." Read more
"...The keyboard is also a great asset! I am a lot more accurate typing on it than on a touch screen...." Read more
"Phone looks, good, Works with Indian SIM.Ear speaker is not working. Not able to hear the voice from ear speaker...." Read more
"Pros:-One of the most secure phones on the market!--Runs most Android apps!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cellular phone. They mention that it has a beautiful design, is different in style, and is unique but not ostentatious. Some say that the phone is well made and cool. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...Unique but not ostentatious/beautifully functional design--the kind of phone I imagine Nikola Tesla choosing..." Read more
"...running around the perimeter, which makes it look more elegant and classy. When I first opened the box I was shocked at its 4.5in x4.5 in screen...." Read more
"Phone looks, good, Works with Indian SIM.Ear speaker is not working. Not able to hear the voice from ear speaker...." Read more
"...It's a solid device with a form factor that provides a large area to work on. The keyboard is great...." Read more
Customers find the Blackberry Passport a great smartphone for getting business done. They say it's one of the most productive devices they've ever used, and an amazing device for email and messaging. They also say the BlackBerry Hub is amazing and powerful. Overall, customers say it is a good phone for Blackberry enthusiasts.
"...have google services included .With that being said, this is a VERY powerful device, that works more like tablet rather than a smartphone...." Read more
"...-Very fast and simple user interface. The BlackBerry Hub is amazing compared to opening apps on Android or iOS..." Read more
"...The capabilities of the phone are astounding. ANYONE would be pleased with this phone. I LOVE the size!! For me, it is perfect...." Read more
"...I think it's smart and for the price and functionality....a Very Smart Phone to use." Read more
Customers like the speed of the cellular phone. For example, they mention it's lightning quick, downloads apps and internet content quickly, and that typing is faster on longer emails. They also say it charges relatively fast and is quite responsive.
"...Extremely fast and streamlined OS interface (I though androis was fast, and it is, but this is another level of fast)..." Read more
"...e.g. Uber apk download-Very fast and simple user interface. The BlackBerry Hub is amazing compared to opening apps on Android or iOS..." Read more
"...the power button occasionally does not respond or is slow to respond (press power button once to wake/sleep)-..." Read more
"...It's pretty fast, so not much lost there." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the cellular phone. For example, some say it has a great camera, and others say it's an average camera. That said, most are happy with the music and videos it produces.
"...For only $200 it is a steal! One thing I do like is that you can use youtube, minimize the screen and still browse other sites with it playing...." Read more
"...performance, sound quality, screen, PKB, battery life and camera are all excellent in fulfilling my needs & wants...." Read more
"...1. How awesome the Blackberry operating system is.2...." Read more
"...It makes me wax nostalgic for my old blackberry pearls. It has great picture quality as well. I will update this review in a few weeks." Read more
Customers find the cellular phone user friendly, simple, and stylish. They appreciate the helpful tutorials and the basic design. They also say the edit capability is effortless and texting is a breeze. They say the phone is smart and makes fewer mistakes than a touch screen.
"...e.g. Uber apk download-Very fast and simple user interface. The BlackBerry Hub is amazing compared to opening apps on Android or iOS..." Read more
"...The tutorials are very helpful. I've gone through most of them several times. Keep in mind, I'm new at this...." Read more
"pros:- easy to use, especially if you're replacing an older blackberry model- a physical keyboard, now with touch-enabled keys!-..." Read more
"...The BlackBerry Passport is a phone tool. I think it's smart and for the price and functionality....a Very Smart Phone to use." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the app store. Some say that all the normal apps can be found, and Android app use is possible with BB OS 10.2.1 and up. They also say that important apps render well in the web browser. However, others say that some pretty popular apps are not supported with this phone, and there are very limited app choices.
"...Integration with HUB (the best part of BBOS) is spotty with 3rd party apps, i.e. android apps..." Read more
"...-One of the most secure phones on the market!--Runs most Android apps!..." Read more
"...Also, some social media apps and banking apps are not supported but you can easily just go to the browser. It's pretty fast, so not much lost there." Read more
"...2. Some even pretty popular apps are not supported with this phone or the support will be ended this year...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the cellular phone. Some mention that it has a decent battery life, while others say that it's too big for one-hand work and doesn't easily interface with Google.
"...The build quality, performance, sound quality, screen, PKB, battery life and camera are all excellent in fulfilling my needs & wants...." Read more
"...I read some reviews stating it was too big to use with one hand...." Read more
"...Battery life is better than expected. To compare this to my WinPhone, S5, or Blackberry Priv would not be fair...." Read more
"...Regrettable that the device was not reliable for me. It size was a bit awkward, but might have worked. It had, of course, many functions." Read more
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I'm not a government official or a business exec, but I do rely on email, calendar, todos, notes, communication and light research on the go. This phone does that extremely well. Far better than anything else. Yes, sometimes the heathens laugh when I pull out my passport, thinking in their primitive, apple groomed minds this is some kind of steroidal pager. I tell them it was a gift from Nikola Tesla and that shuts them up.
PROS
Overall typing is faster on longer emails, documents and the like
Typing lends itself to more advanced sentence structure, proper grammar and more developed thought
Typing feels fun and more engaging for my brain (higher quality thinking, like with a pen and pad of paper)
Integrates office software, emails and productivity apps seamlessly
Extremely fast and streamlined OS interface (I though androis was fast, and it is, but this is another level of fast)
Square screen ideal for web browsing, email navigation and writing/reading docsp
Square shape strangely fits better in my pocket than traditional smart device
Unique but not ostentatious/beautifully functional design--the kind of phone I imagine Nikola Tesla choosing
Resolution and brightness are best I've seen from any device
Hotkeys using keyboard add all kinds of fun
I have around 150gb of storage in my phone =) With BB blend on my PC that makes my phone a mobile document carrier
I can also play powerpoints and load docs on a projector from my phone (also chromecast works)
I am now officially a walking office
NOT PROS
I can type faster on SWYPE for short phrases and words
If you have a long session typing on the BB keyboard, your hands my ache
Dictating doesn't give a live preview as you talk (biggest drawback I've found so far)
Integration with HUB (the best part of BBOS) is spotty with 3rd party apps, i.e. android apps
Learning curve is real (not unlike a first-time android user)(even a chicken can scratch iOS and figure it out)
Snap and sideloading 3rd party apps is easy to pick up but occasionally glitchy to use (when using android apps)
Online help and instructions, while available and abundant, are often several years old/dead threads
Phone is insanely loud (not really a con, or something I'd change, but it's obnoxious for me on full volume)
Feels hard to use at first when you're used to android OS
Ear speaker is not working. Not able to hear the voice from ear speaker. when i keep the call in Loud speaker then only i am able to her.
Craziest thing is .... when you move your phone , you will find/know that there is some thing strong content is moving inside the phone. WHAT it could be ?
@ vendor, let me know your response ASAP.
and one more thing is, this porduct is only for Calls/ Messages. None of your android/ Blackberry apps works. I bought this mobiles becasue of my interest on the handset shape. Its worth of Zero 0 $.
@ Venodor please respond.. something is moving heavily inside the phone. What is that ?
-One of the most secure phones on the market!
--Runs most Android apps! This was a pretty nice thing to find out after a few weeks of purchasing. I currently run: Whatsapp, Waze, Kasa, Uber and Bank of America from Android. All you need to do is search for the apk for each app on Google. e.g. Uber apk download
-Very fast and simple user interface. The BlackBerry Hub is amazing compared to opening apps on Android or iOS
-Impressive screen size and the way applications are organized is great
-Decent 13MP Camera
-3GB RAM
-32GB Storage
-The File Manager is good on the eyes and easy to use.
-Typing on the physical keyboard is effortless and you make a good deal fewer mistakes than on a touch screen
-The quality of material used on the phone is splendid!
-My usage of Whatsapp and reading emails all day long gets me around 30 hours of battery life
Cons:
-Underrated phone
-A bit big if you're wearing tight jeans
Other:
-The keyboard lights up only in the dark. Not sure what the pattern for the setup is but I'll edit the review later on if I find out
-Compared to my Samsung S4 it is pretty fast and a lot more efficient. I never really use games on the Android powered phone so I can't make a comparison.
-Earpieces included are a bit peculiar at first but once you figure out how they work, they are great!
Will edit the review along the way
Top reviews from other countries
THE OPERATING SYSTEM: The revised BlackBerry 10.3 operating system has, partially, addressed the well known issue of lack of apps by allowing access to Amazon Appstore. Significantly this allows access to Spotify which was lacking from earlier versions of BB10. There are however still some noteable omissions - e.g. Instagram, and the Passport, whilst not lacking in functionality in any way, remains a phone for the individualist rather than the crowd-follower.
DESIGN/BUILD QUALITY: Two words - top end. The size may be a little unwieldy for some - it really depends on what you want from your personal communications device. I was looking for something with the versatility of a laptop but the instant accessibility of a phone or tablet (as I did not actually want to buy a tablet) and that is exactly what I got. Existing tablet owners therefore may be happy with a smaller, more ergonomic phone. It's a matter of personal choice. The Passport still fits comfortably in the inside pocket of a jacket or the front pocket of a pair of Levi 511s - though you might want to take it out before taking part in any athletic activity . Its square-ish edges and slightly increased weight (though it's not a heavy machine for what it does) might, time will tell, lead to some wear and tear on pockets - particularly suit pockets. Surprisingly the headphones have not been upgraded from the Q10 - which is fine as they are perfectly serviceable though it might have been nice to see an updated version. Also the volume buttons are a little small and less substantial than my old Q10. The onboard sound on recent BlackBerries is very good and this one is even better, with stereo speakers positioned at the bottom of he unit. The observant will note that the Passport does not have an HDMI connector - don't worry though, the phone is still HDMI enabled but you will just need to buy one of these if you want to use this feature: Official Slimport to HDMI adapter for Amazon Fire, Blackberry Passport, Nexus 5, LG G3, and more - Connect your Slimport phone or tablet to an HDMI TV, monitor, or projector [SP1004 ].
FUNCTIONALITY/PHONE/EMAIL/TEXTING: Blackberry have continually improved the BB10 Operating System and many of the niggles of the earlier iterations have been sorted out. The function to "flick" the predictive text suggestions on to the screen is a good idea but one that take some getting used to. The numeric keys and symbols appear as and when required on screen, though I find the additional symbols display can sometimes be slightly tricky to get rid of when I'm finished with it. Not a major difficulty, since all that does is reduce the size of the viewing screen, just an annoyance. The BlackBerry Hub remains a central feature of the BB10 operating system and is not much different from other BB10 phones and works well. The larger screen makes the phone itself easier to use and to select quickly options like speakerphone when required. WARNING: be careful when placing the Passport down on a coffee table as it could easily be mistaken for a beer mat!
CAMERA/VIDEO: Having been very impressed by the 8MP camera on the Q10 I was excited about using the 13MP one on the Passport and it IS an improvement though perhaps not quite as big as I was expecting. Whilst I haven't done technical comparison of the lenses, I'm pretty certain the lense on the Passport is not as much of a wide angle lens as the Q10 - which I personally prefer. The selfie camera remains at 2MP - this lack of improvement could be considered either good or bad by the vain!
ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE: I quite like the accompanying BlackBerry Link software (used for syncing and backing up the content of your phone with your computer) but I do find it to be a little slow and I do hope it gets an update soon. In particular data transfer from your old BlackBerry to the new one isn't great because Link currently overlooks the fact that someone might be upgrading from one BB10 device to another (as I was). The transfer is still fairly easily do-able, if time-consuming, and will depend on how much data you have on your old unit - just be sure to backup before getting underway. The newest version of BB10 also features Blackberry Blend which allows you to use some of the features on the phone, such as texting and the calendar, from your computer if both are on the same WiFi network. This is a nice feature as you can send and receive texts whilst working and without having to dig out your phone.
THE CONTRACT: For those not buying the phone outright, the contract on Amazon is as cheap on O2 as you will find anywhere (at time of writing), undercutting Carphone Warehouse. I went for the cheapest option of £23.50 per month - which by my calculation, factoring out the price of the phone, works out at £7.50 per month for the actual contract - which is not bad and in effect a cheaper option than buying outright. If a new SIM is required Amazon will supply this as well (mine came with an O2 nano SIM) automatically, so that you are good to go out of the box on delivery.
IN SUMMARY - This is a great phone for work and play. The storage capacity is awesome making it brilliant for music fans such as me (and the music player is good too, plus you can now add Spotify). Some might query why so much storage is required, but anyone who regularly travels around the UK (never mind elsewhere) will know that we don't yet have sufficient 4G or Wi-Fi coverage to be able to place reliance on the cloud. For me, this is the best mobile phone currently on the market - though I am biased towards BlackBerry. I would recommend demoing one in shop before purchase, to check you're happy with the size. If you're not, but you're still a BB fan after a bigger screen, then try the new, cheaper, BlackBerry Leap SIM-Free Smartphone - Shadow Grey which is all touchscreen and has a decent spec though sadly not one to match the Passport, which for now remains the flagship model.
features I love:
1. It's screen is gorgeous, and while it's not the highest pixels per inch ever, it's definately higher than the Google Pixel and the iPhone 7.
2. It has 32gb internal storage and can take a 128gb sd card which means huge amounts of data can be stored
3. Screen is super wide which is great for reading or looking at detailed images.
4. keyboard is a delight after getting really annoyed with awful autocorrect on touchscreen android devices.
5.Blackberry OS is actually amazing on this phone, so many good ideas, it's much more intuitive than iOS or Android in my opinion. also very fast and ZERO bloatware apps running in the background unlike android.
6.Can install google play store and almost all android apps run perfectly...the ones that dont work are ones with google maps integration or other google features integrated. e.g. Uber uses google maps so you have to purchase an alternative from the blackberry store.
7. Great battery life
8. I was really impressed by the call quality, it sounds really great when you first speak to someone on the phone.
9. control - you really can configure everything about the way the phone works, loads of geeky features and loads of scope to make it 100% work how you want it to work.
10. it's a weird phone and this is a bonus for me, i love the strange and unique design, it stands out from the crowd of boring duplicate phones.
If you are unusre, just give it a go, Im pretty confident you will love it if you got here already.