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
(85%)
59 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: 2015-11-18, Author: Michael , review by: Pocketnow.com
Beautiful hardware, Keyboard is more than just a keyboard, Useful software improvements, Best BlackBerry camera ever (and it's pretty good by normal standards, too)
Build quality not up to par with previous BlackBerrys, Software needs refinement, Significant performance issues, Overpriced relative to competition,
The BlackBerry Priv is a device I really want to endorse – and not just for nostalgic reasons. It packs an innovative keyboard and a beautiful display into a unique form factor, and it brings some really thoughtful software improvements that make Andro...
Abstract: I was in the audience when BlackBerry announced the BlackBerry Z10. The CEO at the time, Thorsten Heins, proclaimed “BlackBerry is back!” Of course, that was just the start of BlackBerry 10, which didn't do much to change the company's fortunes in the fac...
Abstract: Hello there BlackBerry users, and welcome back! It's been quite a while since we've had a review of BB device like the BlackBerry Priv - one that's a real competitor on the open marketplace. One that feels like BlackBerry is confident in the product its d...
Published: 2015-11-12, Author: Ron , review by: arstechnica.com
BlackBerry's Android distribution sticks very close to stock Android. It mostly only adds extra features, and those extra features can be turned off, A MicroSD slot, Tap to wake! Just double-tap on the screen and it will wake up
This device isn't worth $700, The tiny keyboard is cramped, flat, and unpleasant to type on, The camera is gray and colorless, It has a scratchy, friction-filled sliding mechanism, It features a spongy back material that feels like a plastic frame with a
Physical keyboard, Clever software optimizations, Improved camera
Software bugs, Slow camera, Expensive for an Android phone
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Physical keyboard a little cramped, Dim display, Mediocre camera
While this phone won't turn around BlackBerry's fortunes overnight, those longing for a physical keyboard with an Android device will find their fix with the Priv. You also get a pretty good quad-HD screen, as well as solid performance and battery life. W...
Abstract: I don't know anyone who owns a BlackBerry BBRY 0.27 % anymore. Not a single person.Had BlackBerry's new Priv been released five years ago, things could be different. I'd own one. You'd own one. Obviously bankers, lawyers and salespeople would have them. M...
Amazing battery life, Smooth, mostly Google interface, The best physical keyboard ever, Decent camera, Fantastic frontfacing speaker
BlackBerry software occasionally gets in the way, Frontfacing camera is a little weak, Launching with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
This may not be the experience for everyone, and that's ok. Some folks are limited by cost, while others are perfectly happy with Google's Nexus 6P (as well you should, it's an amazing phone in its own right). Anyone looking for something a little different, or any...
Abstract: The BlackBerry Priv reviews are in. Some are qualified raves, but many are harsh rants. Can't BlackBerry catch a break? While most love the Canadian Android smartphone's big battery and some of the apps, reviewers say the laggy, buggy software's not yet...
