Blackberry KEY2 Review: The Best PHONE of 2018!

Blackberry Key2 Review! No one was going to be surprised, that after my experiences using the KEYone, that I was probably going to like using the Key2. Of course, evolution and improvement don't come without some controversy. The Key2 arrives with a higher price than its predecessor. Is there room in the smartphone landscape for a premium phone, sporting a hardware keyboard, and focused on battery life and security? Can phone enthusiasts only relate to gaming benchmarks? Let's take this communicator out for a spin...
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[@onbekendetelefoon2045]

"A phone for grown ups" . This really captures the blackberry feel.

[@DaveWestMedia]

Now this is a PROPER phone review 👍 Nice job Juan! 🔥

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Trying to stay consistent with this testing :-)

[@SilvioBritto]

I'm 40 (can't believe, but it's a fact) and started using cellphones with the Great SonyEricssons and Nokias and Palms and Blackberrys of the past, I know EXACTLY about what you talking when you say it's a phone for grown-ups, hahahahahaha. We're like some sort of inner gang. The old ones. Cthulhu! PS: I just love blocky smartphone designs in metal.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Ancient ones LOL! I definitely resemble that...

[@VeNkATesHDXTS]

I started using a Blackberry in 2007 ... And my bold 9700 still works like a champ !

[@alaboutfood2326]

Yes, I remember that too. But if we are truly talkin "ancient times", I have the bag phone and the brickphones that have the antennas the size of a dagger.

[@1mezion]

JuanBagnell I was at a friend's house and we found an old landline phone you know those old Square One, one of the teenagers asked what was that? we all just looked at each other and laugh

[@1mezion]

Silvio Britto totally agree I want my phone to feel like a phone something solidly put together.

[@Raja995mh33]

metal frame and a plastic back with a good grip. All manufacturer should do this... a grippy back is so much better...

[@prebenjaeger]

Great review. The phone is not for me but I have nothing but respect for Blackberry for releasing such a device when the rest of the manufactors pretty much just releases the same phone as the next guy with insane minimal differences. I miss the days where different products were made for different people.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I still haven't taken my SIM out. This thing is a baller little communicator.

[@Vladimir_The_Impaler]

Yeah it reminds me of cars they all look the same the only difference is a different badge

[@thecliffold5879]

Totally agree!!

[@djross95]

One of the best KEY2 reviews I've seen. Nice work, Juan!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

👍🙂

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

It's the best not because it's pretty much alone in the category of physical keyboards. It's the overall approach, and design philosophy. Nothing stops other manufacturers to increase their focus on productivity. On full body screen phones, phones with keyboards, or damn flip phones. It doesn't matter. I know it might sound silly at first, but this archaic dinosaur is actually one of the most innovative phones so far this year. Seems like other manufacturers gave up on evolving an idea of a smartphone as a universal and ultimately powerful communication device. They just settle with whatever functionality they had 10 years ago and move on making bigger screens, more powerful CPUs, GPUs, louder speakers, fancy cameras, exotic designs. Barely anything innovative about that. Blackberry always go back to basics, trying to improve the foundation.

[@NormandyFoye]

All this needs is stereo speakers and a DAC and I’m sold. Kinda miss my Priv and that’s something I never thought I’d say (blush)

[@santhoshferrari4107]

If there is ever a Key3, I wish to see 1. capacitive NAV buttons gone 2. DAC in the audio 3.5mm 3. OIS in camera

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I'd be on board that list for sure. Someone else mentioned a pop up selfie camera. That could be kind of perfect for a security focused phone too.

[@DebraDukes]

Sounds good to me 👌✌

[@ValenNitto]

Im hoping you can take off the nav buttons with nova launcher.

[@Luyecool]

Better gesture navigation on the keyboard and this phone would be perfect

[@whatyouheardtv]

santhoshferrari facts lol

[@sanchitvarma1282]

Blackberry is making beautiful sophisticated phones. Now they just need to get the pricing to a rationally reasonable level.

[@smooth111012]

Sanchit Varma if apple and Samsung charge mega money then why not Blackberry and Nokia

[@crisron1416]

Steve C look at the damn specs buddy!

[@STONE69_]

this is very reasonable for what your getting..wake up lol

[@nishantsanghvi2441]

Except the security and physical keyboards, a am getting nothing special for a very high price, overpriced phone.

[@adityasundar324]

This is the closest phone to the Legendary Bold 9900 and Passport. I'm having the Key2 and I'm absolutely loving this phone. It is a productivity powerhouse

[@monurajput5608]

Do u think it's worth getting now in 2020 ,if I already have a keyone? Its like I want a IPhone XR ,but then I'll be with no keyboard. But with better audio quality and updated software. Confusing. Maybe I can wait for the new 5G BlackBerry.

[@adityasundar324]

@@monurajput5608 No, it is not worth getting the Key2 now because the hardware is dated and the price doesn't justify the hardware. Not just that, the Indian models are being sold by Optiemus Infracom and the India specific models are stuck with December 2018's android security patch level (there is some issue between BlackBerry and Optiemus). I would suggest you to wait for the 5G blackberry. Trust me on this, the keyboard on the Key2 is the best keyboard on any smartphone (even better than the passport). I have typed over a million words in a year and a half and that's solely because of how good the keyboard has been. I am pretty sure that the keyboard experience is only going to be better with the 5G blackberry. I would suggest you to wait until we get more information on the 5G blackberry, after which you can take a call. Cheers

[@monurajput5608]

@@adityasundar324 thank you very much .

[@monurajput5608]

@@adityasundar324 key2 has got the latest security update a month ago in U.S (albeit running on android 8 Oreo) . Why are the Indian manufactures of Key2 (opteimus) are not interested with security update? Such a nice phone with 6GB Ram and telephoto camera .

[@adityasundar324]

@@monurajput5608 There is some dispute between Opteimus and BlackBerry. I made a mistake of getting the Indian version instead of the global version. It is sad to see that it is the end Customer who is affected. The camera in the Key2 is below average to be honest. The pictures are comparable to a flagship Android from 2013± There is nothing special with the telephoto lens either. But the phone is very good for productivity. I average close to 2k words everyday and it gets work done. Hopefully the new partner who is releasing the 5G blackberry next year does a good job.

[@queenbeeaimie]

That phone sets the design idol of what a phone should look like, sharp square design, big screen and a small keypad with a compact size and a complete Porsche look !! I am already in love with it!! I would be unfaithful to my current phone to get my hands on this beauty! a dream design

[@michaelbuncher6882]

Absolutely love your reviews Juan, even though I have no intention of buying the Key2. Your reviews are top notch!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

So glad you enjoy them :-)

[@BDV000]

Agreed. The best tech reviewer

[@bencherian]

Certainly it's a damn beautiful phone ❤️. Executive category !!!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

DAMN fine looking phone!

[@spinkick9270]

The priv 2 should also be a thing.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Based on this manufacturing, I'd be VERY interested in a TCL made Priv. I just don't think that'll be a big priority for BB at the moment.

[@icymayne]

Yessss

[@Escobaz96]

agreed!

[@whosdondada]

Bordnick Gold coming soon

[@scenicroutetravelers3655]

Im still rocking my PRIV! GOD, ! love that phone! I just paid it off so getting the Key 2. There is NO WAY that I was going to turn in my PRIV! Keeping it forever! lol

[@mikeabrames5171]

Juan, I've watched dozens of video reviews of the key2 and yours Is by far the best review I've seen. You touched on everything with great detail. I used the keyone for almost a year and am looking forward to all the perfect upgrades I'm seeing on the key2. Thanks for the great content!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@techdriverdaily9683]

Yes! Thank you Juan! A true pragmatic review. Devices are there to serve specific functions for different needs and to think they should only serve a few is limiting your opportunity to experience different things. I hope more people discover your channel and support you on Patreon. Fantastic content! KZbin/TechDriverDaily

[@jhaan3707]

I loved my BlackBerry. I'm leaning towards this phone. It's dependable, reliable but not affordable. Battery life is so impressive! I missed BlackBerry. I'm going home.

[@tearaidaustralia]

Would never have anything other than a Blackberry. Brilliant technology from Day 1.

[@KingsWorld2015]

This phone is for professional people. Not the dummies who use facebook and whatsapp broadcasting their miserable lives!

[@ConstantineTrofimovFCPXRUSSIA]

KingsWorld2015 does Facebook makes me not professional ? )

[@KingsWorld2015]

@@ConstantineTrofimovFCPXRUSSIA yes it does, because it's a spyware tool and you're giving out all your personal info.

[@ConstantineTrofimovFCPXRUSSIA]

KingsWorld2015 we all giving all information about as a long time. Because we are slaves of digital. In Fact we became digital units themselves i Do you want security and freedom? Go to a forest

[@Carlosaddisosa]

Yikes. You ok, bud?

[@schmingusss]

Phones operating on bb10 we're for professional people. This is just another Android product.

[@dmthinker]

The best review of this phone I've seen

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Trying to keep it honest :-)

[@dmthinker]

JuanBagnell as you always have dude ☮️

[@robindhn3216]

great keyboard, i just wish i could do 1. Jump to top or bottom of the app using the T or B key, in any browser. 2. Go next, previous using keyboard in gallery app. 3. Delete photo, file using delete/backspace key 4. Reload, back, forward in web browser with keyboard

[@xandrex]

While you were talking of the hub, the video was not showing the Hub, but the Productivity tab.

[@MikeNeder]

I really wish they would make a Priv 2. I still have my priv and don't want to give it up for this key2. I really don't like the idea that the key2 keyboard is always exposed. The slide mechanism is enough to enhance the experience of using the touch screen vs the keyboard. This key2 design makes it look like an old clunker. It may be more powerful, but try putting a super powerful engine in a 20 year old Buick or Saab...who the hell would want it?

[@vainu0213]

I have been using BlackBerry key2 since a while, I'm loving this more and more as each day passed. A perfect phone for professionals

[@tarekrashid5580]

One of the best reviews I have seen on the Key2. This review give me the nudge required to buy it yesterday. It's 1.57am in Dhaka and I am still tinkering my new toy. Thanks Juan.....btw love the intro line of this vdo.

[@abrahkadabra9501]

The thing about hardware keyboards is that they the engage your tactile skills more than a glass keyboard. What happens is that eventually typing becomes easier because your brain automatically FEELS its way around each key (You're not looking for the keys because your brain has been trained to find the keys by feel after typing for a while). When I was using the BB Bold I remember struggling with it for the first few weeks and then typing long emails became a breeze, far easier than a glass keyboard.

[@michaelkeaton32]

I know this is never going to happen, but if they could get a stylus built in there like the Note with the same software support, I'd want to get one of these. I mean, it's a nice phone the way it is, but after going Note, I find it hard to leave.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Ugh. I would LOVE to have a BB with a stylus...

[@horskuk8141]

Its like the old sony Ericsson p900 lol. A refresh of that design would be so good

[@michakrawczyk4917]

I agree! I will get one asap. Simply I'm not willing to spend more than $200 on typical smartphone - those are for consuming media only. This though - a TOOL I've been waiting for.

[@johnkeelty]

A proper phone that feels and acts like a phone absolutely on point as usual!!! Far too many phone snobs hanging around scared to be different well I like been different. Your the most honest reviewer on here J Williams is another!!! Do your own thing!!!

[@TN-rp9xv]

I am interested in the stylus you are using in this video . may i know its brand and model number?

[@donnyfairunforgiven5859]

That grown up line was epic asf.

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Juan, I had the key One after 6 months the thing lagged like crazy! My employees weren't happy with the additional 6 I purchased for them.. The Key 2 must be better with 6g ram surely.. Hope your well? Kind regards as ALWAYS Richard U.K

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah. I was regularly wiping out my KEYone, but consumers shouldn't HAVE to do that to keep things running smooth.

[@RichardRatner.1972]

JuanBagnell Thanks for the response, kind regards

[@aaronshoyt]

richard ratner I've been on a KEY2 for about a month now and No Lag whatsoever.. it runs as smooth as my Note 8's

[@JustinDufrene]

i heard the same from most reviewers about the KeyOne, but they're all saying this one doesnt have any lag or slowdown

[@christopherkowalewski]

richard ratner I had the KeyOne for work, and it did get sluggish after a few months. Equally one of the silver berries fell of the back, and it just ended up looking ‘cheap’. I got a Note 8. I may give the Note 2na try!

[@WrongHandedGuitarist]

Hey thank you for this review. So many people 'reviewing' this phone have an automatic bias against it and this review was the tipping point for me to pick it up. And I'm super happy with it!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Glad it could help you out. Still going down as one of my favorites of the year.

[@khl2445]

thank god it wasnt a real title i dont want another tailosivtech all of the sudden

[@DebraDukes]

Juan Best review I have seen on a Device that takes Security and Privacy and think Blackberry should be one of your Sponsor's.Very well done. Wish you the best of luck. Really enjoyed.Deb👌✌👍

[@semarakgeo]

23 minute of key2 goodness 😍😍😍... Best key2 review

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yum...

[@axeslinger]

Just got a key 2. It's funny how I was able to jump right back in typing on a phone keyboard again. Accuracy is greatly increased. I like the feel of feeling like I have a portable pc keyboard for emails and texting. Key 2 is snappy and the camera is not as bad as everyone is saying. Lastly, I recommend loading Nova Launcher and performance will greatly improve. All in all its a great phone with great battery life and in a world where all phones are looking the same, it's nice to turn heads with a BlackBerry.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Exactly what i did too! This phone with Nova is a snappy little bugger. This keyboard is ridiculously underrated.

[@JuanCarlosRF1]

I would buy this phone if the cámara was better

[@SuddyDoesGaming]

"Get it? Bold" yes, yes I get it 😁🤓😂. Great video as always. Really liking the Key2 tbh just wish that price tag was a little lower NGL

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Couldn't help myself. It is BOLD :-D

[@gurpritvirdi8230]

Blackberry is a Productive Device and is Built for IT Professionals, Business users, Government (Security) and it is not Built for Gamers.

[@VictorNoelCoryPaz]

I've seen several reviews of this phone and this is by far the best and most in depth I've seen. Thumbs up for you sir. 👍

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

👍🙂

[@MStar10]

Love the phone , but the camera is deal breaker for me. We all need a good shooter personal and professiona life. Its sad that the camera is so bad in low light especially and shaky videos - come on BB!

[@grantlindsay8102]

Great review! This phone is underrated by other reviewers IMO. If you care about the productivity, the Key2 and Key2 LE are monsters in this regard with the programmable speed keys, huge battery life, and great keyboards. No need to wait until you get to the office to type an intelligent and well written response in an email. Perfect for road warriors. Keep up the great work.

[@dhilsiva]

I haven't used a capacitive pkb phone. So if I buy a Key2, will the capacitive pkb help me in being more productive and more efficient (when compared to a Key2 LE)?

[@StingnB]

Yo bro I love your reviews. Please, keep up

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Will do!

[@ebav9526]

This is the phone for grown ups Literally if you know what i mean. Hahaha..

[@jimmyarmijo2252]

At that time, I was a Samsung fat. But I wouldn't of mind to have one of these.

[@michaeljanssen4985]

I miss my Palm Pre :-( lol

[@subsidiarybyages]

Something different, Great review, We love BlackBerry !

[@barachelndionyenma2323]

This is an amazing review. Extremely detailed and we'll done. Love it. Thanks. Love this device. I just feel it might be a little too slow.

[@aaronshoyt]

Barachel Ndionyenma to slow? it tuns like a beast. It runs as well as my Note 8's..

[@RamaOshiLo]

who is still loving passport? i dont buy this or more than this device lauched.

[@nicodemusthemidnightdiscip2291]

I think that the home keys shouldn't be capacitive or on-screen. I think they should be a row of physical keys as a throwback to classic Blackberrys

[@ughettaparenti]

I wish for that too!

[@nikkorocksalot5254]

The headline pulled me in, not gonna lie

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

IT WORKED!

[@AdityaAnil]

The issue / lack thereof is that the only device to compare this would be it's predecessor ,since no one else actually targets this niche market ,and if compared by pricing alone the Key2 would not stand a chance. BlackBerry has this unique opportunity to show that they listen to their loyal customers by releasing the new device with the mandatory spec bump along with the small details like the size of the keyboard ,Poor RAM management /lack of sufficient RAM ,and even add more general crowd pleasing stuff like a good DAC and decent camera software (not top notch, but still gets the job done with auto mode ),and so far with the Key2 they seem to have done so ,perhaps solidifying and even maybe expanding their existing consumer market. If they continue this cycle of listening to their consumers along with their sharp focus , they might solidify their presence once again ,hoping to see more good work from the team at BlackBerry and TCL. (Also i didn't get notified of this upload as well, despite having notifications on )

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

This is the dangerous time. We see they can iterate and improve. It's when a brand moves into generation 3 that I think more consumers will be taking them seriously, but they HAVE to keep up the pressure on advertising and outreach.

[@AdityaAnil]

yeah , i remember the S2 gaining a lot of traction and the hype transferred to the launch of the S3 as well , i totally agree they need to aggressively advertise this and their future products in order to grow ,their current ad seems perfect ,short with the nostalgia factor bearing a lot of the weight .Also perhaps incorporating their community more into the conversation kind of like a hybrid enthusiast brand ,where BlackBerry doesn't let go of the reins entirely but keep it flexible enough to gain and maintain an interested and active audience .

[@richardware9676]

So, quickly: How does the camera of the Key2 compare to the one on the Keyone, especially if I don´t care about portrait shots? This uncertainty is the only reason for me for not yet having upgraded.

[@normaneshuchi5474]

I love the Hub... It does make my work life much easier, and helps me plan my meetings better.

[@jortuspelatus7364]

KZbin’s subscription tab is broken but that still haven’t entirely stopped me from watching this review in time. Awesome coverage as usual Juan!

[@Fuad_]

Jortus Pelatus facing same problem.I also haven't received notification even though it was on

[@Paul58061]

I do believe that this is a phone for grown-ups. Also this is a phone for people that do not want to blend into the sea of slate style phones- currently on the market.

[@daz8q4000]

The best for my business. Very productive machine

[@BeatlesOasisFan]

You haven't said a word about the new key that lets you use the keyboard shortcuts to switch between apps while using them. It's a cool feature! Also - this is the new hub? It's ugly and impractical! Go back to the hub from BB Passport BlackBerry!

[@anaguit]

Oh man. This was a really great, fair review. I wish I had seen it a couple days ago - I was debating between the key2 vs google pixel 2. I went with the google pixel 2 because I was afraid the key2 would be merely a decent phone with a keyboard on it, and at that price I want a great phone. Plus, I've been worried about the whole lag thing. And it seems that other reviewers say the key2 is a good phone when you have another phone (w/ a better camera) in your other pocket - who can afford that!? I can't wait to see long term reviews of this phone. Thanks for the good content

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Camera review just went live on Patreon, but if you're really into camera tech, I think you'll do just fine with a Pixel.

[@grantsmyth8504]

Is the keypad similar to that in the passport? I loved that phone, best keyboard ever. I am still holding my breath for an android version of the passport

[@safelyanonymous5717]

miss my passport. like the key2 but the keyboard isn't as good as one the passport. And BB10 was awesome!!

[@grantsmyth8504]

@@safelyanonymous5717 thanks for the feedback, I am going to pick one up next week.

[@NomiMooreDragQueen]

Great review! Thank you 👍

[@Just.Here.For.Comments]

8:24... that is NOT BlackBerry Hub. That is the Productivity Tab. Similar to the Hub, but definitely not it.

[@TheNinjaKnight1]

I love this video. For those folks who like the "V-Boards" as I like to call them, we had the Motion. 4GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and a 4,000mAh battery. Great display and ran most games to include Fortnight without skipping a beat. BlackBerry Mobile made a phone that is twiked for productivity and is very game and media friendly too. Mine still out paces my Key2 on battery life.

[@SavageExpert]

Tempted in getting a key 2 to review and test out to see if it's still usable today. Would love the nostalgia feel but curious if it would even be usable since it never got past Android 8.1. Not sure if Google voice, maps and their Blackberry hub just using my calendar and Gmail and Outlook and texting would even still work. What's your opinion if it would be worth picking up just to test our? And prices are way too high which is crazy so will have to find a good deal.

[@p.c.h.6721]

Hi, could you please tell me if that BlackBerry KEY2 is really dual SIM cards, does it really have compartments for two SIM cards plus an SD memory card? Someone told me that it claims to be dual SIM card, but if you insert an SD memory card then you can only have one SIM card?

[@nahbicris]

That security it's so sexy, but I think that I will not get the best of this phone I don't work using my phone a lot. Excellent review as always.

[@swsissri]

Can you tell me how the hub integration is? I'm BB Z30 user now I'm using Samsung note 5 and I installed hub in it and I'm completely not satisfied. Whether it will be same in BlackBerry android phones also or not. Please tell me as I'm planning to buy a BlackBerry android phone.

[@angelcruz7919]

If we not looking for sound quality or camera quality or other qualities, why the heck I’m going to pay almost $600 for a phone, that brings a hard keyboard, a small screen instead of whole screen? Someone at BB it’s on drugs, for real!

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

everyone talks crap about the screen quality in direct sunlight... i have the galazy 8+ and i can't see SHIT in sunlight on this phone LOL so.... sorry but to me it's not any worse than any other phone really. The only phone i have not had a issue with when dealing with sunlight was my iphone back in the day and i hate iphones... so screen quality in sunlight is not exactly one of my main concerns.

[@toddm6999]

I have been making two million origami cranes in the hope of BlackBerry Passport coming back

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I fold one tonight to join you.

[@FinalBoss429]

❤️ u blackberry. Fuck all the comparisons and shortcomings and what not. This is pure sentiment and quality combined. Ill happily pay for that in this soulless world.

[@ClaxtonBay123]

I had to scrub to the end of the video to make sure it was that long lol. Not used to long quality reviews.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

LOL I haven't pulled that time trick since my Potato Review...

[@Vladimir_The_Impaler]

I'm getting the key2 over a Samsung Galaxy Edge cause I am sick of touch screen keyboards

[@FlorinRusu]

I see Juan upload a new video. Hurray! Click play. Search in timeline camera review. Nope. No audio review, no video review. These two are trademark of Juan. Where are they? On a obscure site I don't want to visit. Me and 90% of people here. So I hit stop, dislike this video, go to other review. Sorry Juan!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

"I want audio and camera reviews, but don't support this producer. Now he's making those videos for another platform, so I'll dislike his video here. Now his YT metrics will be even worse, and he'll have even more incentive to make his videos for Patreon. Mission accomplished!"

[@cmcdonald64]

My KEYone has been great. The Key2 seems to have addressed the few weaker points and I look to see if it will run on VZW here in the states now that they are finally going away from CDMA. One point I was surprised by was that TCL did n't move the power button to a recess on the top? Most BB fans would have been more comfortable with that...

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

LOL would have been more BB authentic for sure, but I'm glad they didn't do that.

[@TheBeatboxHitmanTwo]

Snapdragon 660 for almost 700 bucks o___o

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Stick around.

[@RaginYak]

Great review !! Is this a water resistant phone ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Maybe lightly splash resistant? No official rating from BB.

[@S0urc3d3v]

The convenience key can be mapped to a click action. If you only add an app to one of the three slots, that app will open when you click the key. No 3 useless app menu

[@jinglemyberries866]

The design of this phone is superb. This and the keyone look really good. Love the two-tone look with the silver and black.

[@thefourthchairman4151]

Back off Kids...this phone is for grown ups only...before trashtalking this phone, hit puberty first

[@samirnoor4408]

they need to make passport for android. whats wrong with google? they need to catch up with bb10 and fix the screen ratio

[@nikchris69]

I could never buy a phone i cant also use landscape

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I don't miss typing in landscape when I have so much screen typing in portrait. Gaming is a bit of a reach, but not impossible. The camera works GREAT with this hardware.

[@JoeyMartz]

I just rebuilt my Key2. I cracked the screen back in Jan, 2021. I found a brand new outer shell with everything within except the mother board. Had a tech swap the components, as needed and a brand new Key2 was made!... I paid $50 for labor and 30 bucks for the outer shell, keyboard internal circuits and a new battery (all within the outer shell found via Ebay). I also use the KeyOne for as a work phone. I am going to hang on to these as long as I can... I cannot "upgrade" to the Titan Slim as it is hideous... The only phone I can see myself upgrading to is the Galaxy Flip.... But, I just cannot let the qwerty KB go! Titan Slim = 329......My Key2 Project = 80... I think it was worth it.. Hopefully I get longevity out of this rebuild. Keep well, J from NJ

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Congrats on the repair! You're right. We lost something special when we stopped getting proper blackberrys. What I wouldn't give for a premium hardware option today with a good power efficient mid-range SOC. SIgh...

[@ragingroberts6994]

New upgrades to this phone are incredible. God knows what they have done but the screen and camera are greatly improved

[@jinglemyberries866]

What a shame. I am too late to the party. I cannot find this phone where I live. What a shame, I would have bought it for sure.

[@coachqd4978]

Got mine from dubai. Amazing. How much i missed BB. Keytwo 👍 to top it off got a ferrari watch on offer. Only in dubai. Haha

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

LOL nice combo. Blackberry = "I work hard" - Ferrari watch = "I play hard".

[@thirdworldrider6991]

the price I couldn't pay this price, that's 1400 dollars in my currency. So I bought the keyone for 345 and that's 700 my currency... but I love the phone alla ound. You know whats aweomse? I can use swype on a physical keyboard!! When I have the phone in my lap, and a drink int he other hand, you thought youd have to type with one finger awkwardly? NO! Enable swipe like software keyboards and glide your finger over the keys and voila, swipe on a physical keyboard!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

LOVE having real keys again.

[@staniaj1154]

Excellent, thorough and objective review. Thank you, I've decided to buy one because it's perfect for my needs...

[@abdulkabeer6106]

amoled high resolution screen,IP68 rating,wireless charging super cameras with 4k recording,with physical keybord....dear BLACK BERRY am waiting...and all world is waiting...the next key 3....

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I’d REALLY like to see that on a new Priv or Passport, and keep the Key as a premium mid-ranger.

[@brianbozo2447]

Blackberry should have developed and marketed an android blackberry passport and marketed it as a keyboard and touchscreen mobile and tablet and ebook with a screensize to watch netflix and spreadsheets. They could also have incorporated a mini projector as a novelty feature and a large 500 GB storage capacity. Doing so would have knocked out ALL the competition but seemingly these days the management of Blackberry lack imagination

[@safelyanonymous5717]

many have echoed this however a big part of what makes the passport special is not just the awesome form factor and build, speakers are superb. But non-spying BB10

[@PlasticinaVerde]

In 2019 I value small phone, every one is going crazy with 6" phones, I am sick of it, I just bought the nokia 216

[@smooth111012]

Who gives a shut about water resistant Take care and don’t put your phone in a back pocket when u take a shit

[@socrates727]

Blackberry needs to come out with a Priv 2 which provides a larger screen and keyboard which can slide and hide. Priv 2 could provide USB3, updated snapdragon, more memory, etc

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I wonder what a blackberry hot rod would look like today.

[@clintbarb8467]

One I know that this is an old video and you may not see this comment. But I really want to get an old blackberry to use at work. Will a blackberry key to work on the T-Mobile network in 2023?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

My key 2 still jumps on Mint Mobile, which is on the T-Mo network. I would imagine it would work on T-Mo.

[@onbekendetelefoon2045]

I want exploding pop-out colours, gaming, looks, video's, movies, pre-installed instasnapbook+, and use it primarily as a (selfie)cam for partying: iPhone, Samsung, or similar. I want a phone that gets shit done. Looks adult, doesn't shatter in pieces when it falls to the floor without cover, write, call, trustworthiness and dependability. I am the person people mock but drives them home because he's sober and can afford a car. BlackBerry it is.

[@alfredlearlyjr1780]

This BB 2is too narrow, why not send download to my passport? My hands are too large, plus i need to write a book and read with my BB. Ideas come while im on the go. Help me please, i like my BB. A previus Apple user.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

A new Passport would be RAD! I loved that phone.

[@MartinFlicks]

I don’t believe the design language is consistent. The oval dual camera is weird when you see how square everything else it

[@ciprianocasado3161]

Me encantraia tener uno pero creo que como todo Android la capacidad para tener aplicaciones limita, solo aceptan muy pocas, y tambien porque al parecer no salen actualizacines al Sistema Operativo Android en estos dispositivos. Es una lastima. Quisiera pero la realidad es otra.