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BlackBerry DTEK50 deals and reviews

BlackBerry DTEK50

BlackBerry DTEK50 deals and reviews

69/100
21 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): August 2016

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

85/100

NotebookCheck | Manuel Masiero

No other Android smartphone currently protects users against security vulnerabilities and cyber threats as well as BlackBerry's DTEK50... Apart from the extensive security features, BlackBerry's DTEK50 remains to be a solid mid-range smartphone. It convinces with a bright, Full HD panel, decent SoC performance, powerful stereo speakers, and a decent battery life.

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80/100

The Mobile Indian | Rohan Pal

It might appeal to the business customers with the type of security the company is giving, but for a regular people, it is just another Android smartphone.

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80/100

Know Your Mobile

The BlackBerry DTEK50 is definitely not perfect. It has its issues; most notably battery life and performance. However, the handset - for its price and features - is very impressive.

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80/100

Mobile Choice | Sunetra Chakravarti

If it is security and functionality you are after- this is the phone for you. The camera could have been better and although the display is great, the audio reproduction quality and the battery life pull it back slightly from being the great streaming device it could have been.

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80/100

Recombu | Alex Todd

Whilst some might consider the lack of a physical QWERTY keyboard and a fingerprint sensor losses, but (...) you don't just get a competent, elegant-looking Android device, but you also get the peace of mind afforded to you by BlackBerry's know-how in the security industry.

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75/100

Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen

The Blackberry claims that the DTEK50 is the world's most secure smartphone, and if security is your number one priority, Blackberry's second attempt at Android won't let you down. However, it falls short in a lot areas that prevent it from being a great smartphone.

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70/100

Gadgets Now | Heena Gupta

BlackBerry DTEK50 is definitely one of the more secure Android smartphones out there. Its security enhancements ensure that your data remains safe and the design is also really good... with the enterprise-grade security of BlackBerry, the DTEK50 is definitely worth buying....this is value-for-money smartphone.

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70/100

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

While the DTEK50 offers far better hardware than previous budget BlackBerries, it just isn't in the same league. It seems as though TCL slapped the BlackBerry logo onto one of its own products. When it comes down to it for most buyers, this is just another Android phone.

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70/100

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

You'll find the DTEK50 nails most of the basics. It features a good screen, solid wireless performance, and excellent battery life. Some may dislike the sealed battery, but support for memory cards is a bonus.

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70/100

Mashable | Jason Cipriani

Even diehard BlackBerry fans may not care for this mediocre phone. Unless you really, really care about security... This is a very niche device built for a niche set of users, most of which work for big corporations or the government.

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70/100

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

BlackBerry has added some valuable additions to its software, but without the reliable performance we'd like, the DTEK50 can be a frustrating overall experience. It has a nice screen, decent camera and feels great in hand, but there are better phones out there for a similar price.

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70/100

Mobile Syrup | Ted Kritsonis

It's easy to see how the DTEK50 may have been more impactful had it been released as far back as 2014. A mid-range Android phone like this would have been an interesting choice for consumers priced out of the premium market, and in turn, helped the company's sagging hardware division.

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70/100

Tom's Guide | Mike Prospero

The DTek50 is a good option for those worried about security, but it's not the greatest smartphone, even at this price.

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67/100

The Verge | Chris Welch

The DTEK50 is secure, sure, but it's underwhelming in most every other regard. If BlackBerry could only marry that security with better hardware, then it'd have a far more compelling package. Until then, it fails to stand out in a competitive field of midrange smartphones.

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65/100

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

It is a good device, but nowhere near the greatness that BlackBerry needs. And while it is affordable by BlackBerry standards, those standards still seem a trifle out of sync with ground reality, especially taking the new generation budget flagships into consideration.

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60/100

AndroidPit | Scott Adam Gordon

If you're looking for the most secure phone in the world then you're sure to be interested in this. If you already know some smart ways to protect an Android device and want a higher performance product at the same price, then you should look elsewhere.

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60/100

The Inquirer | Matt Farrington-Smith

The BlackBerry DTEK50's hardware is almost irrelevant, as the magic lies in the software.

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60/100

CNET UK | Sean Hollister

... the DTEK50 feels a good bit slower than I'd hoped. It always feels like there's a slight delay before the phone opens the app, summons the keyboard or loads the link I want. Raw performance numbers show the DTEK50 performing at about the same level as the Moto G4, a phone that costs less.

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60/100

V3 | Matt Farrington-Smith

BlackBerry still rules the roost when it comes to enterprise-ready security, but that price is less forgiving when it comes to specifications. There are rumours of a further Android-based handset being unveiled later this year, so maybe you're better off waiting.

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60/100

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

Sluggish performance, poor battery life and a dull design make this privacy focused device difficult to love – even if it benefits from some really neat software tweaks.

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60/100

Stuff | Andrew Williams

An unimaginative phone with a price that overvalues BlackBerry's software extras - unless you're CIA-level paranoid.... The hardware is fine, the performance is fine. But at this price tag you should hold out for more than just 'fine' - particularly if you're not in love with an Android injected with some BlackBerry DNA.

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Dimensions

147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm
5.79 x 2.85 x 0.29 in


Weight

135 g
4.76 oz


Screen

Size: 5.2 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 424 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 69.9 %


Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD


Camera

Main Camera: 13 megapixels with dual tone LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels with LED flash


SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water & Dust Resistance

NaN


Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2,610mAh
Removable Battery: No
Quick Charge: Yes (Quick Charge v2)


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