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BlackBerry Motion

78/100
21 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): November 2017

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90

Coolsmartphone | Dan Carter

A decent mid range phone with great security options. If you are in the market for an affordable Android powered smartphone with a huge battery, great email support, plenty of RAM and expandable storage; the BlackBerry Motion might be the one for you.

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90

TechAeris | Jason Bouwmeester

If you prefer a full-screen device as opposed to a BlackBerry with a physical keyboard, the BlackBerry Motion is a well-built Android smartphone with fantastic battery life. The convenience key offers added functionality and the BlackBerry apps add increased productivity.

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90

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

In my opinion the BlackBerry Motion is a fantastic little handset with a great user experience. It's not perfect, but I've found it one of the most compelling smartphone experiences in a long while.

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86

Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen

The BlackBerry Motion takes the DNA of the BlackBerry KEYone, adds a bigger battery, IP67 water and dust resistance, and loses the keyboard in favor of an all touchscreen design. It has all the right components to continue the momentum created by the KEYone but could potentially be held back by it's limited availability.

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83

NotebookCheck | Thomas Meyer

BlackBerry reinvents itself and pairs its competence in terms of data security with a modern operating system. However, there are smartphones out there with better cameras and CPU's, and a similar price tag.

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82

Engadget | Chris Velazco

it's hard to recommend the BlackBerry Motion to anyone who hasn't already pledged allegiance to the brand. It's just such a niche device, and what you get for the money doesn't quite feel like enough considering how strong the competition is.

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80

phoneArena | Stephen Schenck

If you really value the BlackBerry software add-ons, and place battery life up on a pedestal, the Motion can still make a lot of sense. Just maybe give the rest of the mid-range market a look, too.

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80

IT PRO | Adam Shepherd

While it may have a wallet-friendly price and a respectable battery life on its side, there's not much else to recommend the BlackBerry Motion. It's functional, but it isn't particularly impressive.

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80

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

With a focus on productivity and security, in a water/dust-resistant design that looks the business, combined with a battery that outlasts most others, the BlackBerry Motion is a sensible choice for BlackBerry fans who want to move away from physical keys.

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80

MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti

So, should you buy the Motion? Only if you're a very niche use case. But unless you really don't want a keyboard, for whatever reason, I'd go with the KEYone every step of the way, and it's what my SIM is going back into after this review.

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80

Trusted Reviews | Andrew Williams

A solid Android smartphone for those tired of their phone's battery running out before 10pm. Those keen to get the most smartphone for their money should consider the Honor 9 and OnePlus 5T, though.

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80

Stuff | Tom Morgan

The most mainstream BlackBerry for a long time has fan-favourite apps and features, but won't scare off anyone that doesn't spend all their time in the office.

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80

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

The Motion might not be the sexiest smartphone around, but you get a lot for your its price. That feature-packed software is the best part. If only the camera were more capable and the processor a little nippier, we'd have no complaints at all.

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75

Neowin | Timi Cantisano

The BlackBerry Motion is a solid handset that offers just enough to make things interesting.

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75

Mobile Syrup | Ted Kritsonis

The Motion fits within the parameters BlackBerry set for it. True, it's not exactly apples to oranges, but competition is arguably tighter in the mid-range space where more vendors partake. BlackBerry sticks to its niche, only needs to make more noise to stand out.

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75

ZDNet | Steve Ranger

The BlackBerry Motion is a solid mid-range Android handset with some handy features aimed at business users -- at a time when handsets are explicitly targeting that market.

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70

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

BlackBerry's latest Android smartphone opts for a bigger screen instead of a physical keyboard, but brings the same focus on productivity and security.

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70

TechRadar | Holly Brockwell

This all-screen Android offers a flavour of the BlackBerry experience in a more modern, water-resistant package. It's held back by dated hardware and a lacklustre camera, but impressive battery life means workaholics might just love it.

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70

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

However, the BlackBerry Motion is the only option if you're interested in the very best of productivity, security, and that good old BlackBerry brand.

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60

Digital Trends | Christian de Looper

The BlackBerry Motion is a good phone, but it's marred by a high price tag.

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60

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

I expect that BlackBerry fans might disagree but the Motion isn't BlackBerry's finest smartphone. It's very much a me-too device and doesn't excel in any one particular area.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 155.8 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5.5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 401 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 70.9 %

Display Type: IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 4GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 12 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels with flash

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 32GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 4000 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: None

SIM Standard
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

IP67 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 1m for up to 30 minutes

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