BlackBerry KEY2 LE with QWERTY keyboard to launch on August 30
Gadgets Now Bureau | Aug 14, 2018, 04:02PM IST
NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone maker TCL has started sending out media invites for the launch of a new smartphone. The company has scheduled an event on August 30, where it is expected to launch the BlackBerry KEY2 LE smartphone at the event. The launch will take place at the annual tech show IFA 2018 in Berlin.
Last week, some images and specifications of the yet-to-be launched smartphone also surfaced online. The device is said to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor paired with Adreno 509 GPU.
The device is expected to sport a 4.5-inch display with 1080x1620 pixel resolution. The display is said to be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Beneath the display, there will be the traditional QWERTY keyboard. The smartphone is expected to run Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.
The handset is said to come with dual SIM functionality and is claimed to offer 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. Users will also be able to further expand the storage up to 2TB by adding a microSD card. Like all the other BlackBerry smartphones the fingerprint sensor in the KEY2 LE will be included in the spacebar itself. The smartphone is expected to come with dual rear camera with two 13MP modules and a 5MP front shooter for selfies.
The smartphone is expected to measure 150.25 x 71.8 x 8.35 mm and be backed by a 3,000 mAh battery. In terms of connectivity it is expected to offer 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
Earlier this month, BlackBerry launched two new smartphones in the India market. The company launched the BlackBerry Evolve at Rs 24,990 and the BlackBerry Evolve X at Rs 34,990. Both the smartphone come with full screen touch display and run Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. These are the first BlackBerry smartphones to come with wireless fast charging support.
Last week, some images and specifications of the yet-to-be launched smartphone also surfaced online. The device is said to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor paired with Adreno 509 GPU.
The device is expected to sport a 4.5-inch display with 1080x1620 pixel resolution. The display is said to be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Beneath the display, there will be the traditional QWERTY keyboard. The smartphone is expected to run Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.
The handset is said to come with dual SIM functionality and is claimed to offer 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. Users will also be able to further expand the storage up to 2TB by adding a microSD card. Like all the other BlackBerry smartphones the fingerprint sensor in the KEY2 LE will be included in the spacebar itself. The smartphone is expected to come with dual rear camera with two 13MP modules and a 5MP front shooter for selfies.
The smartphone is expected to measure 150.25 x 71.8 x 8.35 mm and be backed by a 3,000 mAh battery. In terms of connectivity it is expected to offer 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
Earlier this month, BlackBerry launched two new smartphones in the India market. The company launched the BlackBerry Evolve at Rs 24,990 and the BlackBerry Evolve X at Rs 34,990. Both the smartphone come with full screen touch display and run Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. These are the first BlackBerry smartphones to come with wireless fast charging support.
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