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: 2016-03-26, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
PRIV is a single purpose device – security. If that is what you want, then it is for you and you will overlook any shortcomings in its hardware, software, and OS implementation - these can only improve.It is the start of BlackBerry's return to prominence...
Loyal BlackBerry fans may lament the exclusion of the BlackBerry OS, but familiar apps like BlackBerry Hub and the ability to access a much larger range of apps from the Google Play store should more than make up for that change.The Priv is currently only...
Published: 2016-02-19, Author: Alex , review by: ausdroid.net
BlackBerry Security suite ensures Android is much more safer than normal, Camera can shoot some pretty damn good pictures, Bright, clear screen
Lack of manual settings with the Priv's camera along with the BlackBerry App is disappointing, Price is a little steep given the market this is aimed for, Physical keyboard is a nightmare to use if you have fat fingers/thumbs
I'll be honest here. I love the Priv! This is what every Android device should be and other OEM's like Samsung, HTC & Sony could definitely learn a couple of things here about the Priv and what it offers.My only question I am left with is would I buy it o...
Abstract: Ahh Blackberry. For many years my love for the product, the brand, the service – all unquestioned. It took the iPhone 3GS to steal me away and even then I still dabbled. But the direction just seemed misguided and as the world embraced iOS and Android Bla...
Published: 2015-11-12, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
I wouldn't, for myself, my friends, or even my worst enemy. I suppose there is a kind of person who might want a flagship quality phone that has a keyboard, even if the keyboard isn't totally useful. Some people might feel more comfortable with a dumbed d...
Abstract: I don't know anyone who owns a BlackBerry 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. Maybe even th...
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Published: 2015-11-08, Author: Jonathan , review by: crn.com.au
Despite my moans over the unnecessarily messy software and the weight and sheer bulk of the thing, there's something about the Priv that I find appealing.Perhaps it's seeing BlackBerry finally getting itself on the right track with its hardware and softwa...
Abstract: The last BlackBerry smartphone I held was the Z10 in 2013, and it seemed like that was the company's last hurrah in this industry. But here we are, nearly three years later, and I'm holding an Android-powered BlackBerry device. I never thought I'd see the...
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
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, like a fingerprint reader or iris scanner
Android and an awesome keyboard make the Priv the best BlackBerry in years, but if you're not a keyboard lover and aren't much of a security seeker, you'll find phones that are cheaper, or offer better features than the Priv...
