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BlackBerry Passport review

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7.4/10
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The BlackBerry Passport currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 55 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


BlackBerry
Operating system
Operating system
BlackBerry
2.26 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.26 GHz
4.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.5"
13+ MP
Camera
Camera
13+ MP
3450 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

Overall, we love BlackBerry's innovative streak here. This phone has one of the most distinct and unique personalities of any we've tested so far this year. It's the product of a lot of smart thinking and we have to give BlackBerry credit for investing in its idea and crafting such a high-end produc...

- Jamshed Avari, Gadgets 360
The Gadgeteer
The Gadgeteer

I honestly didn’t like the BlackBerry Passport when I first unboxed and started testing it. I had trouble getting used to the size and the keyboard. I almost wanted to send it back without even writing about it, but I changed my mind another try. The second try made me like it a whole lot more...

- Julie Strietelmeier, The Gadgeteer
CrackBerry
CrackBerry

Although I was rather skeptical of the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition when it first started appearing, after having used it for a while now, I have no issues with saying that it's a great addition to the Passport lineup. Just like the original Passport and the AT&T Passport, it's not going t...

- Bla1ze, CrackBerry
Technology X
Technology X

All in all, we feel that the Blackberry passport is definitely worthy of our Innovation Award as they have done great things with their ‘touch keyboard’, things that make using a smart phone in a business setting just that much easier.The BlackBerry Passport can be easily overlooked at f...

- Les Tokar, Technology X
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

Overall the BlackBerry Passport is a really great smartphone. For the modern day tech-savy business user this would be a perfect device, for the average smartphone owner with a little adjustment of their expectations it could again be the perfect device.

- Jp_hero, Coolsmartphone


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Common Questions


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BlackBerry backs up the Passport with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Passport has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact BlackBerry support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find BlackBerry's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
4.5"

The BlackBerry Passport's screen size is 4.5 inches with 1440 x 1440 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.26 GHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 800 Quad core 2.26 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the BlackBerry 10.3 operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 13+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3450mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3450 mAh battery. BlackBerry's performance ratings are 1380 minutes, 612 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

BlackBerry Passport Specs

Overview
Release Date September 24, 2014
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System BlackBerry 10.3

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Processor Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 800 Quad core 2.26 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.58 W/kg
Body: 1.45 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Burst mode, Scene mode
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1440 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density 453 pixels
Size 4.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3450 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 720 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 612 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1380 minutes
Standby Time Up to 18.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White, Gold, Red, Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.8 x 9 x 0.9 cm (5 x 3.5 x 0.4 in)
Weight 194 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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