Testseek.co.uk have collected 241 expert reviews of the BlackBerry Priv and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for BlackBerry Priv.
November 2015
(77%)
241 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
33 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Camera performance
BlackBerry Hub
Stays close to Android
Good build
Some really clever software tweaks
Gorgeous screen
Excellent camera
Stellar battery life
Great keyboard
Solid design
Unique design
Excellent screen
Physical keyboard
Solid camera
Great apps
The 5.4-inch QHD display on the Priv is excellent. Its subtle dual curved edges are attractive
Detail is pin sharp and it enables you to actually enjoy videos and games on a BlackBerry device
I'm also a big fan of stock Android
Which BlackBerry has onl
The BlackBerry Priv delivers strong performance in a sleek
Solid package. The subtle tweaks to Android are useful
And the compact keyboard packs in useful functionality. It's also fun to slide open
Over and over again
Excellent Display
Great Design
AWESOME Specs
Decent Camera
No More App GAP
Top notch security
Splendid screen
Strong snapper
Great screen
Stock Android
Added security
Lengthy battery life
Good build quality
Useful Android customisations
Brilliant screen
Superb battery life
Touchscreen keyboard onpoint
Mute button godsend for Enterprise customers
Privacy features & Blackberry hub
Solid build quality with gorgeous display
Runs Android and Google Play Store
Hub is an excellent productivity tool
Wireless charging and Android Pay capable
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Rich
Sharp and colourful screen
Robust productivity and privacy features
Good for keyboard lovers
The editors didn't like
No fingerprint scanner
Pretty big and heavy
Physical keyboard might not be that useful
Needs software optimisation
A little bulky
Software bugs
Average battery life
Stupid placement of power button
My main disappointment with the Priv is its performance. It's just too patchy for a truly great on-screen experience
With noticeable lag in the system and within the camera app
It doesn't happen all the time
And for large parts of the review period the
The keyboard is a bit narrow for large hands
And the device feels top heavy when fully extended. This security-focused phone is missing a few modern protection options
Published: 2015-11-06, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Camera performance, BlackBerry Hub, stays close to Android, good build, some really clever software tweaks
No fingerprint scanner, pretty big and heavy, physical keyboard might not be that useful, needs software optimisation
The BlackBerry Priv comes to the Android table offering something different and it delivers. The biggest thing about this handset is the QWERTY keyboard that's uniquely BlackBerry. That might appeal to those who think they can't live without it, but...
Solid build quality with gorgeous display, Runs Android and Google Play Store, Hub is an excellent productivity tool, Wireless charging and Android Pay capable, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Camera is noisy in low-light, Productivity Tab should do more, Physical keyboard adds girth, No backward compatibility with BB10
The DT Accessory PackUp your game and the get the most out of your gear with the following extras, hand-picked by our editors:Ace Armor Shield Screen Protector ($13)Leather Smart Flip Case ($61.16)Slide-Out Hard Shell Priv ($49)Every phone BlackBerry laun...
Published: 2015-09-27, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Camera performance, BlackBerry Hub, Stays close to Android, Good build, Some really clever software tweaks
No fingerprint scanner, Pretty big and heavy, Physical keyboard might not be that useful, Needs software optimisation
The BlackBerry Priv comes to the Android table offering something different and it delivers. The biggest thing about this handset is the QWERTY keyboard that's uniquely BlackBerry. That might appeal to those who think they can't live without it, but fancy...
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: It's expensive and could be faster, but the Priv is a return to form for BlackBerry, elegantly combining a keyboard with a modern phone.BlackBerry finally makes its first Android phone, but the keyboard it's famous for remains intactYes, BlackBerry...
The BlackBerry Priv is the best smartphone the company has ever made. Despite that, it’s not the best Android smartphone out there. Priv is definitely a step in the right direction for the Canadian company. It has some great and unique ideas, it just needs to work on...
Published: 2016-08-22, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
physical keyboard with slider mechanism, rigid, non-slip casing, latest Android Marshmallow, practical software adaptations, USB OTG, NFC, Slimport & Miracast, micro-SD card can be used as internal storage, fast WiFi ac, very good phone functions, decent
no fingerprint scanner, poor front-facing camera, non-removable battery, high temperature development & throttling in some cases, below-average performance for the premium range, hollow sound when tapping front and back, USB 2.0 only
Opinions about the physical keyboard will likely differ. An inexperienced user will hardly type faster on it than on a virtual keyboard and will thus find it superfluous. However, it is possible to type on the backlit keys without looking after some pract...
Abstract: The BlackBerry brand doesn't have the cache of an iPhone or a regular stream of new and fabulous Android devices like Samsung. However, what they finally do have is an Android device that does justice to its BlackBerry roots. Getting one through Verizon W...
Abstract: BlackBerry Priv is a clear indication of a change in strategy for the Canadian company, hence the shift from its own BlackBerry OS to Google's, massively popular, Android OS . It really wants the Priv to be a success in the mobile industry, both, in terms...
Abstract: Blackberry I will always love you, and you just really got to me with the PRIV. I am still a BB fan deep down, so PRIV is quite a delight. Many details still confirm my opinion that it is more efficient and logical than so many other smartphones. “Privacy...
