In 2021, a new BlackBerry handset will be released. BlackBerry has been brought back to life once more. In the mid-2000s, the BlackBerry was the business-oriented king of the phone world, but its physical keyboard and straight-faced software couldn’t withstand the iPhone’s onslaught and the arrival of Android. It will not be created by the original BlackBerry developers, who are selling their mobile patents. So, it came as a surprise to learn in August that OnwardMobility, a US firm, had licensed the BlackBerry name and will work to create a 5G-capable BlackBerry handset with a physical keyboard in 2021. In the blog below, we have mentioned the expected release date, specs, and design.
Expected Release Date of the New BlackBerry 5G
In mid-2020, OnwardMobility said it would release a new phone in North American and European markets in the first half of 2021, after acquiring the BlackBerry brand. It may be available in Asian markets at a later date. OnwardMobility has a queue for the future 5G BlackBerry phone in July 2021. That could indicate that a release is on the way, but the wording hints that it could be a while. So, at least, this proves that the phone is still working.
New BlackBerry’s 5G Price
We don’t yet know how much it will cost, but we expect it to be in the £800/US$800 range. To say the least, a BlackBerry in 2021 will be a unique device, and while the premium pricing will seek to represent the uniqueness of a secure phone with a keyboard, the reality is that it will most likely be costly due to this same unique appeal.
What to Expect from New BlackBerry’s 5G Specs
The company has not released any fresh information regarding the specifications. The phone was claimed to be a 5G phone with a physical keyboard and a slew of enterprise-focused security features back in August of last year. It was described as a “sleek” phone with “feature-rich 5G-ready” capabilities. It was also advertised as having a new “clean-sheet keyboard.” That’s pretty much all of the available information.
As per reports, the new BlackBerry will include a physical keyboard and 5G networking capabilities. Apart from the phone running Android, these are the only two hints of specs we have so far, given the announcement is currently of the partnership’s existence.
What to expect from this New BlackBerry’s 5G Phone
As previously said, we have little information about the phone’s design or specifications. However, based on prior BlackBerry models and other keypad phones, we know what to expect in terms of features that will make the phone worthwhile to buy.
- Full-day battery life is all we expect- Unless they’re used infrequently, most new phones struggle to last all day. The BlackBerry must have a battery that will last you all day, even if you’re tapping away at it all day if it is to stand out as a phone for executives or busy workers in general.
- A display with a high refresh rate-The screen on the KeyOne and Key2 was the same, and it was not a nice one. The colors were dull, and the brightness was poor. A premium BlackBerry would need a much better display this far into 2021, and we’d hope for a phone with a high refresh rate. OnwardMobility should treat business executives to a premium screen if it wants to attract them.
- A fantastic keyboard-The physical keyboard, of course, must be nice, but the last amazing keyboard on a BlackBerry was the BlackBerry Classic from 2014. Since then, no one has attempted to duplicate the clicky tactile keys. Although the Key2 came the closest, the keys were too small and square.
- Cameras of high quality-The TCL BlackBerrys’ cameras were all awful. We’re hoping the 5G BlackBerry features cameras that can compete with today’s handsets. If firms want to maintain bringing the brand back, they must avoid compromising on camera quality, which is one of the most important features that consumers – including professionals – appreciate in their phones.
- A form factor that is a sliding-The issue with using larger keys is that modern smartphone form factors are expected. The KeyOne and Key2 had slanted screens to accommodate a physical keyboard beneath them while maintaining a tolerable size. We believe the new BlackBerry should mimic the BlackBerry Priv’s physical factor, with a standard touchscreen smartphone display and a sliding design.
- Shortcuts on the keyboard-The latest BlackBerry phones have programmable shortcuts that allowed you to start an app with a few rapid keystrokes before the company went out of business. We’d love to see it return on Android 11, along with Google Assistant.
In The End
We expect the new BlackBerry 5G to have superb specifications, allowing it to execute apps quickly and store all of your data. Customers must be impressed by the keyboard in order for the phone to stand out among the numerous outstanding Android phones presently on the market.
