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BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20

1387 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1387 reviews of BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the apps. Comments about the connectivity and portability are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the battery and screen. The portability and performance also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 516 user reviews of BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the apps. Opinions are divided on the GPS navigation.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of BlackBerry Classic / BlackBerry Q20 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the durability and reliability. The screen and performance are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the price.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

BlackBerry Classic review: A love letter to fans and few others

The BlackBerry Classic hearkens back to the good old days, when a solid QWERTY keyboard and a dense design turned phones into full-blown business partners. Alas, with inconsistent performance and an app ecosystem that takes plenty of getting used to,...

Its physical QWERTY keyboard is still aces ; Lots of good software touches ; BlackBerry holdouts will love the throwback design

Finding (and installing)apps can be tiresome ; Hit-or-miss performance ; Can't remove the battery ; Mediocre camera

Saying that the BlackBerry Classic isn't for everyone is like pointing out that snow is really quite chilly and oxygen is a lovely thing to breathe. It's so obvious that it barely means anything at all. What the Classic is, though, is a mostly reliable...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

BlackBerry Classic review: For old times' sake

The BlackBerry Classic is a quintessential BlackBerry, any way you slice it. With a hardware QWERTY keyboard and navigation buttons, a strictly business appearance and the best enterprise chops in the industry, the newcomer is reminiscent of the...

Square 3.5" 720p LCD display; 294dpi; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 ; 1.5GHz dual-core CPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 chipset; 2GB of RAM ; 8MP camera with auto-focus; digital image stabilization; LED flash; 2MP front-facing camera ; 1080p video capture...

Seriously dated hardware platform ; Non-removable battery ; Rather thick at 10.2mm and also heavy at 177g ; Considerable off-contract price tag ; Limited carrier support in the US (for the time being)

Passing final judgment on the BlackBerry Classic depends on one's perspective about what a smartphone should do. The handset is an excellent business device, but a long way behind the latest iOS and Android smartphones in terms of features that will...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

BlackBerry Classic review

I'm at the airport in Dallas, after a four-hour flight without usable Wi-Fi. That means I have about four hours of email to catch up on. But it's not just any email: it's Monday morning, pre-trade...

Great hardware keyboard ; Respectable battery life ; Power user shortcuts

Mediocre camera ; Slow performance ; Lackluster software ecosystem

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Nate Ralph (cnet.com)

The $449 BlackBerry Classic packs a great keyboard, but a cramped screen

BlackBerry's latest smartphone offers a four-row keyboard in a familiar form factor, but those physical keys come at a cost.

The BlackBerry Classic couples a comfortable, accurate keyboard with an attractive design that's sure to please BlackBerry fans. Support for Android apps will please the rest of us, too.

The spacious four-row keyboard results in a smaller, cramped screen.

If you're willing to trade screen size for a superior physical keyboard, the BlackBerry Classic is a fantastic productivity phone for old-school QWERTY junkies.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

BlackBerry Classic (Unlocked)

The BlackBerry Classic is a great voice and messaging phone that can't deliver on the range of online services most people need.

Excellent build quality. Lovely keyboard. Very good call quality.

Sluggish. Third-party experiences are seriously lacking.

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Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

BlackBerry Classic

Sturdy, attractive design; Excellent keyboard; Long battery life ; Limited app support; Low-resolution display ; The Classic hits all the right notes for BlackBerry diehards, with a comfortable keyboard and long endurance.

Limited app support; Low-resolution display ; The Classic hits all the right notes for BlackBerry diehards, with a comfortable keyboard and long endurance.

The Classic hits all the right notes for BlackBerry diehards, with a comfortable keyboard and long endurance.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by (phonearena.com)

BlackBerry Classic Review

Enter the BlackBerry Classic, an old-school ‘berry that employs an iconic design. Indeed, it's a modern spin on a classic, but is it something that'll really bring back consumers to BlackBerry's circle?...

It goes back to the classic Bold keyboard ; Great at productivity tasks ; Dedicated call controls beneath the keyboard ; Trackpad offers precise cursor controls

Video recording quality is disappointing ; Not an ideal multimedia consuming smartphone ; Scrolling vertically causes us to “minimize” apps frequently ; Android apps run slowly

After years of trying to reinvent itself through various formed smartphones meant to be up with the times, as well as a new start with a totally different platform, BlackBerry finds itself in an unpredictable position – one that’s unquestionably more...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : anil-satapathy (themobileindian.com)

BlackBerry Classic: BlackBerry fans go for it

It is a classic BlackBerry smartphone and is meant for only the die-hard fans but as a phone is way behind its competitors.

Classic BlackBerry Beauty Tough build Clear HD voice like no handset offers Easy Typing with Qwerty keypad

Ain't meant for gamers Not so good battery life for a high end device Okay camera but still don't offer image stabilisation like others

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Darren Orf (gizmodo.com)

BlackBerry Classic Review: Good at Being a BlackBerry, and Not Much Else

Let's talk about the word "classic." Classic can mean "timeless," as in an ageless beauty that never fades or a joke with a punchline that always hits. It can also mean "old," like the candy red '57 Chevy you'll probably never see on a modern highway....

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

BlackBerry Classic review

The BlackBerry Classic combines a physical keyboard with the power of the BB10 touchscreen operating system. It allows limited Android apps too, and is a very competent business smartphone. But the small screen and dated processor won't make it a good...

The BlackBerry Classic is the result of a complex evolutionary process. It keeps the best of the old-school BlackBerry Bold series, with its physical QWERTY keyboard, and brings in the power and functionality of the BB10 operating system. All that is...

Jan, 2015