Unihertz Titan Slim Review - Best BlackBerry Replacement!

[@StevealiciousTech]

Even though it's the only choice, it is still a good one!

[@thecreditsurgeon2285]

I downloaded Blackberry launcher and it is like a Key 3

[@StevealiciousTech]

@@thecreditsurgeon2285 yep! Much better integration this time around.

[@cesareborgia6431]

I don't own a Unihertz phone (yet) but by watching your videos and Adam's it seems to me they are improving (a lot) phone after phone.

[@jonfreeman9682]

Seriously for 300 bucks it's a bargain. You can't even get an iPhone SE at this price.

[@tonygibbons5]

​@@thecreditsurgeon2285Blackberry launcher? 👀

[@PhilippevanHeek]

i love Blackberry i collected them all ( Bold , Q10 , Passport . Keyone 1+2 , Playbook ( Tablet ) nothing beats a physical Keyboard this device would be a great replacement ... i´m surprised it´s so cheap loved the video + i subscribed greets from Italy ( i´m sorry my english is not so good )

[@StevealiciousTech]

Thanks for watching and they are cool devices!

[@texleeger8973]

Much, much fun listening to your keyboard commentaries. Thank you.

[@StevealiciousTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@vivekkhanwalkar2284]

Love Steve's videos on these niche phones. Finally not slamming it for being something it isn't. If I wanted pro photos I would need to have spent more than $200 for sure. Not sure if anyone else has been using this as a daily driver but my Slim keeps dropping off of WiFi, or else shows the little "x" (no internet) next to Wifi, regardless of whether I am trying a 2.4Ghz-only network, a 5Ghz, or 2.4Ghz/5Ghz network (3 different APs; last one uses same SSID for both frequencies). Contacted Unihertz and they sent a link to a 2GB firmware update but I can't tell if it took or not (where would I see the new version info?)

[@StevealiciousTech]

I will go back into mine but mine seems OK on Tmobile.

[@rommee]

If only there was a way of transfering the Unihertz Titan Slim operating system onto the Blackberry Full Key2 🤔 Hoping the next Titan Slim has an improved build quality and touch buttons in the blank area at the bottom of the screen.

[@electronicintruder9392]

Mine is arriving at the end of this month. Thanks for keeping us excited about keyboard phones.

[@StevealiciousTech]

Not a lot going on but at least we got something!

[@bobbysworldrox]

Do You believe this unsecure phone is good for daily using many banking apps ?

[@abslol1]

I would love to see the aspect ratio when scrolling tik tok or instagram if possible. They Keyone cut off a lot of portrait style content

[@deosyx6]

I went from Q5 to KeyOne. The bells are tolling for my KeyOne RN and the Titan slim is growing on me.

[@StevealiciousTech]

It grew on me, too. It will definitely get the job done.

[@tibora13]

Steve you're referring to the Planet computers' astro slide and the Cosmo communicator. It's a "laptop" with Linux and Kali os.

[@Exedorable]

Ideas: plz be more specific. You mention social media but while discussing it only open the clock. Load up fb, sample the scrolling speeds for us, load up a YouT clip and let me see how quick/smooth it is, etc. Stand by time you wish could be better - what does that mean? How much does it lose overnight? 5%? 10%?? Pic samples were great, from the few quick samples - I can't think of anyone who'd accept those shots, unless they absolutely do not care about the camera.

[@StevealiciousTech]

The clock was a mistouch but social media was opened up on the first video with scrolling, I wasn't going to go into it again. The drain isn't specific. There is no set amount it goes down per night but it drains a little faster than regular devices and the Pocket. This device isn't meant for the camera.

[@yiannisplessas809]

Many thanks for this video! Yes, I'm very happy with this phone; I find it an improvement over my BB Keyone, and also over my UH TP. I like my Pocket very much, the form factor, the build quality, but the screen is really too small for 2021/2022. The TS slim on the other hand feels, and certainly is, a modern 2022 smartphone. And as for the PKB, I think it is excellent!

[@StevealiciousTech]

Definitely! Just big enough of a screen to get the job done in 2022 but keep the feel of a keyboard device.

[@jonfreeman9682]

So you bought one and used it? How does the keyboard feel? Do the buttons feel like BlackBerry?

[@yiannisplessas809]

@@jonfreeman9682 The keyboard feels excellent! I find it better than my Keyone's actually. If only alt. and sym. were in the right place, it would be absolutely brilliant. But even so, it is a lovely pkb!

[@jonfreeman9682]

@@yiannisplessas809 Thanks for the feedback. I can swing 300 for a good keyboard. I was quite the two thumb typist back in the day. LoL

[@tavishworrell572]

I really am looking at the titan series for a transition from smart phones. I'm so tired of being addicted to my phone. Obviously the point is that they want us addicted but I keep thinking about how ridiculously large they are making phones nowadays. I just want a more basic phone with google assistance. If I don't get a phone from the titan series I'm probably gonna get a nokia smart flip phone

[@jurofox]

I have the titan pocket, i got so used to the phone, the easy of use, the shortcuts.. i got used the keyboard too, and i'd say, the did a great job! No sense in crying about the blackberry days, they are gone, but unihertz is making a great job, and it's not hard to get used to their phone!

[@StevealiciousTech]

Definitely!

[@jonfreeman9682]

Never heard of them. Will it get an OS update?

[@valerieholzel4640]

How many frames per second in camera?

[@Rob-dt6mo]

I have ordered one looking forward to its arrival thanks for the review 👍

[@StevealiciousTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@green9227]

Are you going to do a video on the android 13 beta on the s22 series

[@StevealiciousTech]

Tomorrow!

[@super73uk]

Great video Steve, We love what you do!

[@StevealiciousTech]

I appreciate it!

[@AgentStofftier]

I rocked my Titan Slim now for a week and I noticed a few things, bised that I like the device good enough to use it as main device at least a year, it has some things which just don't work that well. But hey, at least I can rock a keyboard again (I had to switch to my business phone for a while because my BB just didn't work good enough anymore)

[@StevealiciousTech]

Yeah, not perfect for sure but those BB devices are starting to get rough to use on a lot of levels.

[@cherylpressley5318]

I would like a micro sd slot & headphone jack - wish I could find a good qwerty phone that had all the specs I want!

[@Skinca33]

Hi, can someone teach me how to use the pip function? Thanx

[@btyhntr]

You are in a minority but I sincerely appreciate seeing and hearing the positive aspects of this phone. Your post has reignited my curiosity about this phone. Many thanks.

[@StevealiciousTech]

I think the issue is a lot of other reviews approach it from the perspective of it being a regular phone. You really can't do that with the Slim. It isn't fair to people looking for a keyboard device.

[@dmanjra]

How frequently are the security patches coming through? Are there any?

[@StevealiciousTech]

They just had one in August. That was the first since launch but a lot better for them.

[@toppsvintage316]

Does this phone have a SLIM card slot?

[@segaboy9894]

Pro-tip. I've been using Microsoft Swiftkey and it's been a huge improvement over Kika.

[@StevealiciousTech]

Will have to try that!

[@Ben-bs4od]

Steve's background in IT and security really shines. Is the Titan pocket a better overall keyboard though? When he compared the keyboard to the KeyOne I get concerned. That keyboard was bad. I don't care about screen size. Only typing.

[@StevealiciousTech]

KeyOne in size only but the actually keys are really nice. If your hands fit well, it’s a good typing experience!

[@Ben-bs4od]

@@StevealiciousTech :) Thanks!

[@natashanicole7408]

Is that the Bulova lunapilot?

[@StevealiciousTech]

It is! Love that watch.

[@DiLombardi]

@@StevealiciousTech noticed it too, lol. I have it too and it's an amazing watch.

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Still trying to get used to the keyboard. Pretty tough. I like the Titan or the Blackberry KEY2 keyboard so it's a phone that people just have to test for themselves. Damn Home Button is just too sensitive!

[@StevealiciousTech]

I think there is a way to turn off tap for home, actually. Makes it a lot better. I think you can change it to have to double tap for it to go home in settings.

[@huibert_devet]

make the homebutton double click 😉

[@jonfreeman9682]

So does the buttons feel like BlackBerry with a crisp click?

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

@@jonfreeman9682 I would say the Titan Slim has a crisp click than the KEY2. But the KEY2 is easier to press down.

[@jonfreeman9682]

@@terrancecloverfield6791 thanks for the feedback. So it should have a good BlackBerry feel. BlackBerry is famous for clicky keyboard. I can spare $300 for nostalgia. 😆

[@derrecktravers3105]

Does Slack work on it?

[@StevealiciousTech]

Yes, should be fine.

[@Kiseki346]

wow, that is the new RIM BlackBerry. 😍😍

[@nrs6956]

Have gotten some technical help via PC. Appreciated, BB not from their org.

[@bonn1771]

this cell is alright so far wish i could change the light notifications

[@StevealiciousTech]

Me too! Sort of can but not really!

[@bonn1771]

nevermind i wish for external memory card... i have not have it on VZ card yet as i am just using it on wifi only for the time until my priv dies

[@jerryg50]

Looks very much like the Blackberry KEY1 for the buttons on the sides. But, there are slight differences in the keyboard. The form looks very close to the KEY2. I am using a KEY2. I am on its third battery since the last 5 years I have the phone. I hope I can keep on getting batteries for it as they die. For using the keyboard my preference was the KEY1. For performance my preference is the KEY2. The camera on the KEY2 is excellent and does the job very well. I am sure the quality of construction, and the security level would not be like the Blackberry device. I was informed the Samsung S21 Plus can replace the BB phone for security and performance, but no keyboard.

[@StevealiciousTech]

No keyboard is basically the idea. This isn't meant to compare to regular smartphones. It's for people who KNOW they NEED a keyboard.

[@Annie_581]

Keep your Key2 as long as you can! This is not a Blackberry replacement. When I got mine I was shocked at how bad the keyboard was and Customer Service replied - "We never said this was like a Blackberry". I guess they get a lot of complaints.

[@markmclaughlin8959]

Why are they trying to sell us a phone that the carriers won't carry? in areas with "5G" service, how can you use this phone?

[@StevealiciousTech]

What do you mean? 4G works fine and it works on Verizon and TMobile. It works on voice over wifi as well.

[@jacosta5580]

Yeah it's a good little 300 dollar phone a bit narrow for my liking and exceptionally thick. But that aside hardware is ok. Some tweaking of the functionality design and improvements on components I won't mind buying the second or third iteration.

[@jonfreeman9682]

It's the best bargain in town and the only keyboard game left. But they were smart to not overprice it. The key 1 and 2 were priced too high.

[@noname-qk2ut]

@@jonfreeman9682 that's what black berry phones problem they were overpaid compares to their value

[@jonfreeman9682]

@@noname-qk2ut yeah that's true. Their last good phone was the priv which was a very good phone for what it offered and reasonably priced. It was also the first on Android with a sliding keyboard so got the best of both worlds. But it didn't sell as fans gave up. Only a few us diehards left.

[@milianozuniga-deanda4955]

Thanks for the review. I do like the Titan curve keyboard better from what I could see too though. And they need to make it more uniquely UNIHERTZ and less BlackBerry rip-off. I'd pay $200 more for it it, IDC. $600 is the max though.

[@ScimmiatidiTecnologia]

Fantastic 🎉

[@Annie_581]

It's not. Seriously, read other people's reviews. I bought one and I deeply regret it but the mfr doesn't take returns. At least I'm only out $330.

[@dmp3231966]

Love your videos Steve but I had every blackberry they suck I'd use the Google htc g1 . Before using that even though it's alot newer BlackBerry lol

[@vmbo]

But they DID slap a keyboard on a really budget device. 720p screen and budget chipset. Come on. That's the whole problem I have with it. I love a keyboard, but we're in 2022. The last time I had a screen like that, it was over 10 years ago. This will suck with videos, surfing etc

[@StevealiciousTech]

But it doesn't suck with those things...you can't compare this to other devices. You just can't. Maybe you are someone who wants a keyboard but wants to do those things heavily but a lot of people, as you can see by the comments, enjoy it because they aren't worried about that. The 720 display is fine because it's 4.2 inches. You won't even notice it and the chipset for the price is fine. The performance is good. It's one of the cleaner Android 11 experiences in that price range. Very smooth.

[@vmbo]

Why can't I compare this to my Key2? I truly want to believe you, but could you maybe make a video demonstrating how apps like Google maps function? My key2 already struggles with the screen size, performance-and resolution with those kind of apps. Same for browsing heavier sites. It's not just me, most people use their smartphones more than their pc's these days.

[@StevealiciousTech]

The Key2 was $800 dollars on launch. This is $300. I don't say it in this video but I've done several on the device and yes, those things you struggle with on the screen size with your Key2 you struggle with here. That's not going to change. Browsing is fine but the resolution is the resolution. It's not the 720p that's the problem. It's the aspect ratio. If you like your Key2, this is it...this is the upgrade. But understand you make tradeoffs for a keyboard device in 2022.

[@Chorith77]

I prefer the pocket

[@jonfreeman9682]

For 300 bux this is a bargain. You can't get anything at that price these days except budget phones. Seriously it's a steal and the only keyboard game in town. There's nothing else. The only question is how long will this manufacturer support this. Likely it'll never get another OS update.

[@StevealiciousTech]

They usually give one or two. They don't completely leave them but they aren't frequent updates for sure.

[@rasmusjuul3004]

Love this phone. Keyboard is excellent and the size is perfect. Love the shortcut options. Only thing os that the haptic motor feels quite cheap

[@StevealiciousTech]

Yep, but a good device overall!

[@Alexis-zm1nn]

We don't want China's phone, we just want BlackBerry

[@StevealiciousTech]

And where do you think those were made for the last however many years?

[@jesdadotcom]

That is an impressively bad camera for 2022. Or even 2016.

[@StevealiciousTech]

Well, yeah, but definitely not the focus of the device.

[@Annie_581]

I can't imagine how anyone would think this is an even decently good phone. I got one and I regret it! Terrible keyboard, worse than an on-screen. I can scarcely use it and I am a long-time BB user. No returns allowed so I am stuck with a clunky paperweight.

[@sammyspero3648]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hehehe. FINALLY.

[@AAYMF]

👍♥️

[@platinumplum]

so $320 for a crappy phone with a minute screen and a keyboard with keys too small for a squirrel monkey and it isn't even water resistant so get caught in the rain and it's kaput. No thanks, you can get a top draw smartphone with a 6.5 inch screen for less than that heap of poop that looks like something from the original Star Trek TV show! But hey I guess there's a lot of masochists with money burning a hole in their pocket right now! Christ, this pathetic heap makes an iphone look like a fair deal!

[@StevealiciousTech]

That's not the point of this phone. Of course there are options that are objectively better for roughly the same money. But there are people who want a keyboard. You can't compare this phone to other androids.

[@platinumplum]

@@StevealiciousTech Well I am comparing it to other phones. In my personal opinion the keyboard is ridiculously small (which is why I've never purchased a blackberry phone from the day they were released until now) and second it's not water resistant, third the screen is too small for what you're paying and fourth $320 is too much for this. I accept it's a niche product and a niche product only appeals to a small amount of the marketplace for good reason. If you want the keyboard then it's for you, but no water resistance? No headphone jack? Many android apps don't recognise the keyboard input? Low to mid range specs? small keys = cramps in the hand over time. I could go on but there are so many downsides to this phone even if you like the squirrel monkey sized keyboard that doesn't work for all apps and will give you painful cramps after extended use, so yeh if you're a masochist it's a plus I suppose! $50 as a first phone for children is more like what this is, not a full time phone for adults.

[@jonfreeman9682]

@@platinumplum If you've never owned a BlackBerry then this phone isn't for you. Basically it's for the older generation of folks who lived thru the BlackBerry era and like the tactile feel. It's not gonna compete with iPhones or anything else but it's not trying to. Holding this phone is a bit nostalgic like people still buying and reading physical newspapers which is cumbersome unwieldy and ain't even free but man when you sip that cup of Joe with a paper in ✋ there's something tangible in that nostalgic feel. But if you haven't lived thru that era you'll laugh at it. 😅

[@jonfreeman9682]

@@platinumplum It's definitely a niche product that wouldn't be suitable for 99.9% of users and most BlackBerry users have moved on. The thing is I'm not how much support this phone will get and likely won't even get one OS update. But at least it's priced cheap enough that it's not a huge investment for keyboard lovers.

[@platinumplum]

@@jonfreeman9682 $320? OK, we'll see how many they sell, very few even for a niche product I fear.