It's limited and special and black and totally HOT!
In case you missed it, a new version of the BlackBerry KEYone has been revealed — but you won't be able to get your hands on it just yet. It's a limited edition all-black version of the KEYone, or as it's officially known, the Limited Edition KEYone Mercury Black Device by BlackBerry made by Optiemus Infracom. As the name would lead you to believe, it's the BlackBerry KEYone only it's totally blacked out — and it looks amazing. But the fun doesn't stop there.
The limited edition black KEYone also features some upgrades on the inside. It's sporting 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, and it also has the ability to run dual SIM cards.
We'll be diving into this one soon enough, but for now, there are plenty of videos to help satiate your limited edition appetite. We scoured the 'tubes for the best videos of the totally hot all-black KEYone and compiled them here for your viewing pleasure. Take a look!
Limited Edition Black KEYone Videos
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About
DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT, DISTINCTLY BLACKBERRY
BlackBerry KEYone pairs the best of BlackBerry’s software and security with TCL Communication’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable smartphones to customers around the world.
Beyond the iconic BlackBerry design that’s been curated for the modern user, the BlackBerry KEYone comes with a number of additional features that truly reinvents communications for the professional consumer.
- Built to last – An iconic BlackBerry smartphone made reliable for the demanding user, the BlackBerry KEYone combines a sleek aluminum frame and soft grip textured back built to offer the best in durability.
- Runs Android™ 7.1 Nougat – Giving users access to the entire Google Play store and apps - and will receive Google™ security patch updates.
- The keyboard reimagined – Forget what you knew about keyboards, the BlackBerry Smart Keyboard goes beyond typing. It can be easily programmed to launch up to 52 customizable shortcuts, providing even greater ease of use. And use it to scroll through web pages, the picture gallery or to take a picture.
- Loaded with BlackBerry® Hub® – Bringing all your messages into one consolidated place; including emails, texts and messages from any social media account.
- Unrivaled security features – The BlackBerry KEYone is designed to offer the most secure Android smartphone experience possible.
- Long battery life – Featuring the largest battery ever found in a BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry KEYone offers roughly 26 hours of mixed use, thanks to its 3505mAh battery.
- Impressive photo quality – The BlackBerry KEYone includes a 12MP rear camera with an industry leading camera sensor that captures sharp, crisp photos in any light. And for when you have to take a video conference on the go, it includes an 8MP front camera with fixed focus and 84-degree wide angle lens.
Specs
| Width | Height | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
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5.87 in 149.1 mm |
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| 2.85 in 72.4 mm |
0.37 in 9.4 mm |
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| 6.35 oz 180 grams |
- Display:
- 4.5-inch IPS LCD display
- 1620x1080 resolution
- 434ppi
- Chips:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
- 8x 2.0Ghz Cortex A53 cores
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- microSD card slot
- Cameras:
- 12MP ƒ/20 PDAF rear camera
- Dual-tone LED flash
- 8MP ƒ/2.2 front camera
- Battery:
- 3505 mAh battery
- Non-removable
- USB-C, Quick Charge 3.0 + boost charging
- Software:
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- DTEK security suite
- FIPS 140-2 full disk encryption
Reader comments
Check out the first videos of the special edition BlackBerry KEYone!
looks cheap. Is it aluminium on the sides and frets or plastic?
I must say I will wait for the Black Ed. Even if I have to order overseas and make it work here. What many of you don't understand is that some of us Power Users need that extra Gig. I already had the KeyOne for 3 weeks, and i have over 165+ apps installed (as per optimization count after OS update). I use just about every one of these apps (some of them system of course) everyday and in the least, 2-3 times a month. I am nonstop on my device as I work in the Commercial RE industry and also am Technology Advisor to my firm and others. I do consultation and management as well, so you can only imagine the extensive use I put on my PRIV, including streaming of cameras from multiple properties. The 3/32 on the current KeyOne ran a bit better, but almost as slow as my PRIV as time went on (and believe me, I've become a wiz at tweaking my device in every way possible). Therefore, some of us are not "idiots" to want the extra gig, and the main reason for the 64G of storage is because what is normally the slot for the memory card on the SIM tray is also the slot for the 2nd SIM, as the phone is Dual SIM capable. This is huge for me as well as I have multiple phones due to different facets of my companies and this will now enable me to text from two individual numbers. I cant understand why BB has not released a Dual SIM phone previously with such phones being so business oriented. Now i need to find out how i can get my hands on one of those Black editions, along with 3 others that have already asked me to get them one as well.
Black is my opinion
BlackBerry z3
How about a cobalt blue KeyOne? Do you think that would fit this device? Really liking that colour and it would be just cool to see it on the KeyOne!
Respect My Autoritah!
Make a Passport style KEYᵒⁿᵉ and I'll consider it. Needs to be wider with three rows like the Passport
Let's go get on it!
So while I'm here typing on my awesome keyone, i can't help but laugh at some of the comments...
The new black edition has higher specs... So that automatically means, the old or still current keyone is crap... The logic of some people amazes me...
I understand the need for power and all that bullshit, but what is it that people realistically expect? That one extra gig will save their lives?
3gb of ram works fine under the scope of 32gb diskspace. 64gb under 4gb will most likely perform just like the first keyone. Keep in mind, that beyond the apps, memory and space management takes away a lot of the phones resources, specially under android... So don't go berserk because of this...
If it was a bigger step with 6 or 8 GB, THEN you'd have reason to ***** and whine...
I'd be more concerned about future android updates for the keyone in generell.
I am from India and I love this phone. Look is so premium in Black version. Guys whoever wants BB K1, pls order it in Amazon.in on August 8.
Very slick! This should be on sale in the U S market. Wouldn't it be nice to see both versions of the KEYone available at Amazon, Best Buy, and all the major carriers?
I love my KEYone!
Does it sport squircle?
black and chrome would of been better....i needs more chrome or gold and black.
Posted via CB10
They are over hear rolling out Special Edition KeyOne's and I've been waiting for my Verizon Replacement for over a month! F*** them!
Will KeyOne purchasers be able to trade in for the Limited Edition? Otherwise, I do feel kinda cheated as this has specs more inline with what I was looking for.
I really cannot understand, why Blackberry didnt produce the original K1 with theese specs from the start. 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage are very well needed. I hope, this will be available worldwide very soon.
Hi; just received my Blackberry Keyone unlocked version via AMAZON and this BLACK limited Edition is offered.
Naturally one feels totally being made a fool of. WE ALL WOULD have wanted this updated spec Blackberry - without a doubt !!
VERY big disappointed. how does one rectify this unwarranted situation.
Return your device. Pretty simple.
Kevin put it on game to get it! May be I 'll win it!!! :-)
Posted via CB10
This phone has all the American GSM LTE bands, right? If so, then I hope it can be somehow imported to me so I can enjoy this 4G RAM black bad boy with the Hub and all my apps in place!
Posted via CB10 from my 100-4 Passport SE
Red keys like my Passport could be nice but highly doubtful.
Posted via CB10
And idea when and how I can get my hands on one ? In the middle east ?
Some of a ***** that's not fair. 64gigs is what the silver one should of had!
My BlackBerry Classic died... so I'm rocking the Z30 and hot spot the KEYone... still love the Z30 :-)
Classic for work, Z30 for everything else...
I think it's really cool... I have the KEYone... but the all black looks pretty attractive... I would really consider it should it come to the North American market...
Classic for work, Z30 for everything else...
When the K1 first came out, I thought - based on photos - that it should be all black or at least the top part.
But after seeing it in person... and owning it... I totally think the current design looks perfect and WAY better than all-black.
On the current device, the chrome/steel contrasts and highlights accentuate the device - give it some bling and shine and premium vibes.
All-black has no definition or contrast. Looks cheap. Lame. Like wearing a black shirt with black shirt and black tie. Nothing pops. Boring
Limited is different from special. There's nothing special about this device. Just stick with the limited edition since it's only available in India.
FuckBerry
The original looks better by far.
Is this basically just the porsche design?
Posted via CB10
Which LTE/4G bands does it support? Same as APAC KeyOne?
Would like to see a red one, with the same color the Q5 was.
Posted via CB10
Yaaaaaasss!!!!
I want a red one. Or some nice blue or deep purple....
That BlackBerry logo behind the phone would have silver.
Posted via CB10
Wow, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Just what we've all been asking for. Of course it is only for the Indian market. TCL screws it up again!
This Vader Berry looks good, and I'd dare say even better than its silver sibling. Perhaps this shouldn't be a limited edition. Wouldn't it be better to sell this as the top tier (because of the extra ram and built-in memory) and the silver one as the mid-tier?
The addition of 1gb extra and double the storage does not equal a top tier phone.
Ok not a top tier device...but surely the device they should be leading with. And sell both as options for consumers.
I'll surely buy this one because not only its cool but also the Indian quality is better than the Chinese coz I have seen my friends using Indian phone which had really good build quality.
Glad to see that a BlackBerry now has a dual SIM capability Great!!!
But still keeping my 9900 Bold operating - it has Categories (for contacts)...have about 200 categories, and use the feature every week or so. Essential for me. [Note - Groups is different from Categories. And once I leave the 9900, the categories for those contacts are lost forever if the new device doesn't have it...and I'm not going to do that.
Does the new KEYone have a removable battery? Nice, but the Categories capability is non-negotiable for me.
Kind regards,
George_B
Bought mine on May 30th and have no regrets whatsoever. I am pleased, however, that more consumers have more choices when it comes to buying a BlackBerry. It's a win-win in my book.
But they don't.
Well now I'm glad I have been waiting for T-Mo to get the KeyOne..... That there black KeyOne is the PERFECT phone. I was worried about the low RAM as I have 170+ apps installed and am a fast power user of which my current PRIV can't handle. Then throw in the black color and dual SIM!! Dream phone here I come!
When will this SE be available in Malaysia? It is time for me to get this 4GB phone as I have been using BB classic for 2 years plus. If not so soon, where could I get it on line.
Dated 2nd August 2017, time 08:40am local time.
Posted via CB10
I love how Blackberry and TCL are completely sh***ing all over North American mobile users because most of them are Samsung/Apple customers now. Loyal BB folks in the US and Canada get scraps in terms of releases, updates and carrier support. Seems like the only ones who get taken care of here and in Canada are Youtube reviewers and this Websites admins.
You are soooo right!
FuckBerry
Exactly. Boycott BlackBerry has been my MO since they completely screwed up the release of the KeyOne. Now I see they care about North America or Canada. The only happy BlackBerry fans are the reviewers.
Posted via CB10
It's like the people at BB/TCL watched the episode of South Park where Cartman purchases an amusement park for himself and has to let a minimum amount of customers in to run the place, other local businesses think he's a marketing genius and stop letting more than a few people in to eat or purchase anything at a time to create some sort of exclusivity.
Seeing dozens of admins and Youtube reviewers flaunting their keyones while Best Buy and Amazon are "sold out" for weeks/months on end is total bullsh** and a terrible way to kickstart the brand in N. America.
Love the South Park reference. That episode will always be a classic.
Posted via CB10
I have the Keyone but unfortunately found the volume too low and keys a bit too cramped for typing, does anyone know if this special edition has any improved features apart from ram
Posted via CB10
Did you not watch any of the posted video?
Seriously bro!
If BlackBerry was allowed to add Google Play Store To BB10 devices, it would be over for some Android devices. Google fears BlackBerry and other competition that's why they do what they do. They wanna control everything from TV sets to the human mind. Shoot, they already have Google Home selling. Heck, they did a smart move by sleeping with BlackBerry to get their filthy grubby hands on their security so they can spy on you chumps running a BlackDroid device. I'll take a page out of the Goodie Mobs book if I see Google peaking through my window. BOOM, Nobody now!
Da Reepah
Using your am...endments wisely...? ;-D
• BlackBerry... where are we heading...? Pray tell... ;-D •
BlackBerry would do a great job of making it a huge secret if that actually happened.
Good words but...
I think it looks cool. I do already have an all black device, my faithful Priv as the backup to my K1. I am loving this device and hopefully BlackBerry will do some marketing and if the Vader version sells more of BlackBerry devices, I will be a happy camper. K1 is a pretty awesome device.
Made by Optimus Prime suuuure.
And this is why I don't buy phones first out to market.
So, it's finally a half decent phone, for about 200 bucks cheaper than the Cad price (roughly around 400 usd for you Yankees)
TCL is making fun of you now. You fools who bought a subpar device for a bloated price. TCL is going to release 3-4 BlackBerry devices, milk you dry, and then kill the agreement.
In the meantime, half decent devices at a fair price will be released in India, and you'll be left wondering how to import them.
K
So true!
FuckBerry
Whrn it is available will it be worth trading heKeyone foran iphone6?
How can we not have a dual Blackberry with the option for Google/Android to only be "part" of the solution? If our Blackberry Z30's, Classic and Passports' can run a version of Google Play, we don't necessarily need all the Android stuff besides the update(s).
Because Google won't allow it and BlackBerry has given up on BB10 because the OS just bleeds money.
Where can u get one outside of India?
Posted via CB10
Only Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, because Optiemus is the partner for these markets.
Get it from Amazon.in international shipping would be available.
Meh. Looks alright. Prefer the Silver, but without the big silver topbar.
Posted via CB10
I have limited capacity kidneys, special experimental lenses so I can see and i'm black! Let me know when that comment get me a free one!
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My question is, will there be a new high spec full touch BlackBerry coming next.
My priv is sluggish, etc
Doubt it. TCL doesn't sell High Spec all touch devices
Their Idol5s device only has 3gb ram and a snapdragon 625 processor
Good question, I also wanna know because I want an upgrade from this DTEK50 next year.
Lemme know when they have a special edition BB10 version.
Da Reepah
Amen, bro. +1
Posted via CB10 using my amazing Passport (OG Red)
Your natural life on planet earth will expire before that happens but keep the dream alive brah.
*yawnnnn*
Posted via CB10
Lol! Me too. Give me BB10 any day! Still lovin' my Passport
Posted via BlackBerry Passport
Get it from Amazon.in international shipping would be available.
How many speakers?
Posted via CB10
Lol. That's actually a really good question.
I have a keyone and although the speaker is loud like everyone says, it is on the wrong side of the phone and not aimed well.
When I hold my phone in my hand, my right hand is my dominant so, my small finger is at the bottom covering the speaker which means even when the volume is maxed you can't hear it. And in landscape mode I find I have to cup my hand around the back to direct the sound forward...they need to address this issue.
Nobody sell's the KEYone for cash or through PayPal, and I cut up my credit card, so i'm stuck with my Passport :(
'Mercury Black'...is that a new colour? Or did they just slip 'Mercury' in there before anyone noticed? Lol
Would have been nice if they made the PP2 the Mercury version of the Key1 instead, new body with same specs' internally.
**** I want this 4gb ram at least
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It will not make this device faster than the original.
FuckBerry
It might indirectly when multitasking and app switching.
eh, i beg to differ. I have the Priv and there have been plenty of times when i've ran out of memory.
i won't buy it if it's made in India
It isn't, watch Mr. Mobiles video 😂😂😂
LOL, watch Mr. Mobile's video for this... Made in China... but also in India (assembled).
I thought it was said that the first batch for review units were made in China, but the consumer phones will be made in India??
No thanks, I'll spare myself the pain. Please let me know when this available in the US.
Exactly!! :(
Those that bought 3GB/32GB versions must feel like suckers now...
I'm hoping to be able to buy this one, if I decide to go with a K1... :-)
• BlackBerry... where are we heading...? Pray tell... ;-D •
We all complained why it has no 4GB RAM or it was not complete black, but what the hack after al that lose screens, keyboard and camera lenses we and I mean ME bought this device. After a few month there is a Black Edition with 4GB that maybe will come to the rest of the world. I feel the KEYone will be replaced with this device after the summer and so I feel reel dumb if this is gone happen.
I like the black edition.
First adopters...?
;-)
• BlackBerry... where are we heading...? Pray tell... ;-D •
Buy a OnePlus 5, the black version have 8Gb of ram😂😂😂
And the 6GB/64GB vision is one dollar cheaper in Canada 😂😂😂
Why would I feel like a sucker. I'm not someone that chases after specs like all the youngens these days. The extra ram doesn't make that much of a difference and with SD card slot the extra storage not a huge deal.
Not to mentioned they will tack probably another $100+ on to the price of this.
I prefer the silver and black colour scheme personally. Maybe the sheepish and me too crowd will throw away the original model to buy this. Me happy as a pig in mud with original.
That's great, if you still appreciate your device for what you bought. Goodonya... :-)
I'm a browser tabs guy, and love extra RAM. Plus, that extra storage and the Dual SIM is something I was looking forward to when buying an Android device...
• BlackBerry... where are we heading...? Pray tell... ;-D •
It has a dual sim?
Sorry but 4GB ram makes a huge difference. Try maxing out the 3GB ram and see how slow the phone is.
My usage never has me using all 3GBs.
This is primarily a business phone there is no Facebook or snap chat or Instagram installed.
For me it would make no difference.
Hey... I thought it's Android now, no more "tools, not toys"... ;-P
• BlackBerry... where are we heading...? Pray tell... ;-D •
If I look at my average usage of RAM on my K1, I get aprox. 2,8 GB usage. And its the average, it means, the top usage goes definitely above the 3 GB. The 4 GB are for Android really very necessary, not only for gaming, but for browsing, mailing, social media etc.
Not really a sucker, but I do feel this should have been the original KeyONE.. The silver scheme is nicer, but the specs are really better...