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
Consistent, capable 18-megapixel camera, Long lasting battery life that can make it through a whole day
Phone construction is a little flimsy, Physical keyboard requires a bit of a learning curve
At a Glance BlackBerry's attempt at an Android device is pretty great, but the addition of a physical keyboard may not be enough to justify its high price point...
Lovely design and build, pleasing QHD curved display, has a QWERTY keyboard, brings some BlackBerry goodness to Android. Great call quality
Expensive for the specs, occasional performance hiccups, battery life just OK
For their first foray into Android, BlackBerry has made an impressive phone. It has an elegant and unique design and it brings some of that BlackBerry OS goodness to Android. Build quality and design elements are top notch and this is pretty much the only...
Abstract: BlackBerry CEO John Chen would never dare say it publicly, but launching an Android-based smartphone all but signaled the end for the company's own BB 10 operating system.The BlackBerry Priv has been out for six months now, and in that time, it has neithe...
The BlackBerry PRIV offers the best of Android (app ecosystem, Google services, customization) with the best of BlackBerry (Security, keyboard, great messaging experience), which makes this a civilized smartphone and ideal fit for businesses and serious...
Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Excellent implementation of a hardware keyboard, Beautiful display, Mostly-excellent performance, Security focus does not compromise user experience, Rear camera great in most situations, Commendable battery life, Thoughtful Android software additions
Expensive, Launches with Lollipop, which lacks Google's latest Android features and security patches, Some build quality issues, Lingering software bugginess, Lacks fingerprint sensor
The BlackBerry PRIV is an impressive outing and a notable first Android device from a company that has made its reputation on security and enterprise grade solutions. BlackBerry has managed to create one of the most compelling arguments for allowing Andro...
Abstract: It's been a few years since it became evident that the mobile phone wars had boiled down to two competing powers: Apple and Google.The biggest casualty of that shakeout has unquestionably been Canada's BlackBerry, which has seen its once-commanding positi...
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Published: 2015-11-06, Author: Jim , review by: itbusiness.ca
Abstract: If you love your BlackBerry phone but felt a little left out because you couldn't get the apps you wanted, you are going to think BlackBerry has knocked this one out of the park. The Priv has all of the apps you'd want from Android and all the productivit...
Published: 2015-10-08, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: At the Code Mobile conference in California today, guest speaker John Chen, BlackBerry's president and CEO, told the crowd that the company would be out of the handset business in a year if it can't make a profit from it. He said that the company needs to...
Patchy performance, Pricier than competition, Lacks premium build quality
The BlackBerry Priv is the mullet of the smartphone world. It's still business in the front, but now there's a party in the back too. It will divide opinion, but this is the best BlackBerry in years...
