Talking about Blackberry at the end of 2016 is like trying to explain that traveling on a horse is better than driving a car. From a manufacturer of mobile devices with buttons, the company has transformed into a developer of software and applications. Blackberry relied on the corporate market, offering convenient services and data protection, it is true to tradition and continues this direction. But along with the software, Blackberry also offers smartphones produced by the Chinese company TCL, better known here as Alcatel. We talked about the Blackberry DTEK50 (), this is a middle-class phone, now I’ll show you the flagship of the line, it’s called DTEK60.
Perhaps you will say: ugh, why do we need a Blackberry, which is not sold at all in Russia, better write about Xiaomi. But about Shyaomi some other time.
I have always liked the Blackberry brand, even if it has had some hard times in these difficult times. DTEK60 also interested me because it is essentially an Alcatel Idol 4 Pro, which was not supplied to Russia. Why? Because it’s expensive, it costs almost 600 euros, the top “Chinese” models are slowly winning the hearts of buyers, but there are still not enough fans.
Sleek design, but not Blackberry style
The Blackberry DTE60 is thin and light, but large, as befits a phone with a 5.5-inch screen. It is assembled perfectly, but the glass on both sides is not an amateur solution, the phone turned out to be very slippery. But he is handsome, he is all so shiny and glamorous, which is something you would not expect from a brand that is conservative in spirit. If you suddenly take the risk of buying one for yourself, buy a case at the same time so as not to damage your phone on the asphalt.
The screen is excellent: high resolution 2560x1440, bright AMOLED and small frames.
Functions
The indicator light works, it blinks only in red, you cannot select others.
The smartphone has excellent sound, there are a couple of speakers, it’s a pleasure to watch videos on YouTube or movies. And in the evenings, you can turn your phone into a small speaker, falling asleep to a pleasant melody.
The first Blackberry with a fingerprint scanner, the scanner is located at the back, the place is not very convenient, you can get used to it, but this is violence against yourself. It needed to be placed lower; it was difficult to hit the first time. The sensor works well, no failures, but if the finger is wet, the system does not recognize it.
The filling is top-end: Snapdragon 820, 4/32 GB of memory, microSD slot and nanoSIM slot. Everything works quickly, the system is fast, I don’t know what else to add.
There are a lot of Android phones, how does the DTEK60 differ from the general background? Improvements at a deep level that cannot be seen at first glance if you scroll through the menu. Well, another list of icons, another keyboard and that’s it? Not really.
DTEK provides patches and security updates, system scanning for viruses through a built-in application, data on the phone is encrypted using FIPS 140-2. This is a US government standard for security encryption in unclassified IT products. The program will show which applications are using geolocation data or a microphone, and also how many times they have requested this data.
Running time is not impressive
The phone is thin, and the battery is 3000 mAh, which by today's standards is not enough for a flagship. Even the economical AMOLED does not help, the phone needs to be charged at least once a day, in rare cases it lasted until the evening. Apparently, Blackberry services affect the performance, because the OnePlus 3, which is similar in hardware, easily withstood the day under a similar load.
But at rest, while the phone is on the table, it does not sit down, you can safely leave it overnight. I was not impressed with the DTEK50 in terms of operating time, but here the performance, according to my feelings, is even worse. The higher resolution screen and system load may be to blame. It’s strange, but the kit doesn’t come with a fast charger, save money.
The camera takes excellent pictures during the day
A 21 megapixel camera with a simple menu, but we didn’t forget additional settings. I doubt that the owner of a Blackberry will go there, but if he wants, then please. The pictures are of high quality, they are generally excellent during the day, noise creeps out in the evening, and, unfortunately, there is no optical stabilization here. The camera module itself protrudes noticeably from the body, a common cost in the struggle for thickness.
Remaining
In my opinion, the Blackberry DTEK60 is a strange, contradictory thing. The phone does not reflect the history and spirit of the brand, and why else would you buy a Blackberry if there is no sense of continuity or history? The software can be installed separately on any smartphone by downloading the programs from Google Play, but in terms of characteristics the device did not impress me, it is not surprising that Alcatel did not supply it to us.
I loved Blackberry for the interface, the convenience of the system, the flexible configuration of notification systems, and the excellent speaker. Unfortunately, there is nothing left of this; in terms of voice quality, it is never a Blackberry anymore.
If Blackberries used to be different from others in design, now this is no longer the case. Previously there was a unique interface, now it is just an add-on, an addition. The price of 600 euros is acceptable only for fans of the brand. But they will most likely stick with the more charismatic Priv or Passport, and I can’t say who will choose the DTEK60, it’s very strange.
Technical characteristics of BlackBerry DTEK60
- Screen: 5.5″ AMOLED, 2560 x 1440, 534 PPI
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 32 GB internal
- Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- USB Type-C, OTG, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- MicroSDXC (up to 2 TB)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Wi-Fi Direct, 4G LTE, FM Radio, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, NFC
- Battery: 3000 mAh with QuickCharge 3.0 support
- Camera: 21 MP/8MP, 4K video recording
- Notification light
- Fingerprint's scanner
- Size: 153.9 x 75.4 x 6.9 mm, weight 165 g
I thank the amateur club for the Blackberry DTEK60 provided
BlackBerry DTEK60 4G LTE
BlackBerry DTEK60 4G LTE - The third smartphone from BlackBerry on the Android operating system.
Key features available on the BlackBerry DTEK60 from BlackBerry include:
💡Fingerprint sensor: For quick and convenient unlocking, provides additional phone security, provides access to Password Keeper and purchases - including Android Pay. Add up to five fingerprints that are fully encrypted for security you can trust.
💡BlackBerry Smart Keyboard: BlackBerry DTEK60 has a smart keyboard that is designed to learn the user's frequently used words and phrases and improve typing accuracy and speed. It provides suggestions as you type and includes up to three(!) languages, allowing you to add them for faster conversations.
💡BlackBerry Hub: This unified inbox is an essential tool for consolidating all your communications in one place - be it email, calendar, social or phone calls.
💡Customizable BlackBerry Convenience Key: With the touch of a button, Key gives you quick access to your most used apps and more.
💡Excellent Screen: DTEK60 has a 5.5" Quad HD display capable of displaying 16 million colors. The screen is made of scratch-resistant glass and has a specialized oleophobic coating to protect against smudges and fingerprints.
💡Expandable Memory: With support for Micro SD cards up to 2TB, the BlackBerry DTEK60 provides the flexibility to add files with the ability to quickly swap out memory for downloading, installing, capturing and transferring to suit your needs.
💡Incredible Camera: The BlackBerry DTEK60 is designed to take professional-looking photos from the 8MP front camera and 21MP (plus autofocus) rear camera. Additionally, features such as Phase Detection Auto Focus and dual LED flash are designed to help the camera focus instantly and produce blur-free, lifelike photos even in low-light conditions.
💡Long Battery Life: BlackBerry DTEK60 is equipped with a powerful 3000 mAh battery with enough power to withstand up to 24 hours of mixed use.
The device also comes with security and productivity features that the previous Android system for BlackBerry devices included:
💡Rapid Security Patching: The ability to quickly install security patches, setting the bar in incident response and patch management to protect your device from malicious threats.
BlackBerry DTEK BlackBerry App: Allows users to automatically monitor their OS and applications to know when their privacy may be at risk and take action to improve security. The BlackBerry DTEK app also monitors apps and notifies you when someone has: taken photos or videos without your knowledge, turned on your microphone, sent text messages, or accessed your contacts or location.
💡Hardware Root of Trust: BlackBerry uses proprietary technology that enhances data security from the very beginning, allowing you to monitor and verify threats.
💡Secure Boot Process: Each step of the BlackBerry DTEK60 secure boot chain must first ensure that the next component is completely secure before continuing, so that your device has not been modified since the last reboot.
💡Android OS Hardening: BlackBerry provides additional security fixes, improves Android's Address Space Layout Randomization, and reduces the number of system apps and services running at elevated permissions. This makes it more difficult to attack the OS.
💡FIPS 140-2 Full Disk Encryption: Protects your personal information. Photos or bank information from being stolen if you lose your phone.
💡Android™ for Work and Google Play™ for Work: Enables fast, simple and secure integrations in an enterprise environment, as well as easy access to numerous business applications.
💡Full Enterprise Mobility Management Support: DTEK60 supports a powerful set of EMM applications and secure solutions to improve productivity, including: WatchDox BlackBerry for secure file sharing, a good assistant for business and email, Strong authentication using BlackBerry as a VPN solution, SecuSUITE enterprise for secure voice and instant messaging, BBM Protected for message encryption, and BES12 for secure cross-platform management.
The DTEK60 is the second device in the DTEK series of rugged smartphones running Android from BlackBerry.
BlackBerry DTEK60 design
Looking at the DTEK60 lying on the table, you'd think its 5.5-inch display is curved at the edges, like the BlackBerry PRIV, but once you pick it up, you realize it's completely flat. Instead, the edges of the scratch- and smudge-resistant glass are curved down ever so slightly on the sides to give you that impression. DTEK60 received an AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels and a density of 534PPI. It's cloudy and snowing in Moscow these days, so we didn't have a chance to test it in the sun, but first impressions are that it's every bit as good as the BlackBerry PRIV's display.
On the front of the device, you will see a red LED that will blink to alert you to new notifications. Yes, this is not an RGB indicator, as on PRIV and smartphones based on BlackBerry 10 and BBOS, but just a red LED, but which of course is still better than just white. For selfies and video calls, the DTEK60 has a very good 8-megapixel fixed-focus front camera that supports 1080p video recording at 30fps and has a selfie flash.
When you take the phone out of the box, the first thing you notice is the weight of the DTEK60. Compared to the DTEK50, the extra 30 grams of weight in the DTEK60, which weighs 165g, adds a sense of quality. Otherwise, the design of the DTEK60 is practically no different from the DTEK50.
On the right side are the Volume Up and Down keys, as well as a Shortcut key that you can customize to launch apps and other actions. At the bottom of the DTEK60 you'll find something new in the world of BlackBerry. No, BlackBerry has not removed the headphone jack, but has switched to a USB Type-C connector, which some may like, but others may not. Don't worry, a USB Type-C cable is included, but if you want to take advantage of Quick Charge 3.0 technology, you'll have to look for a charger that supports it, which comes with a regular charger.
There are stereo speakers at the top and bottom of the device, which produce very good sound.
Unlike the DTEK50, the back panel of the DTEK60 is made of glass and, in addition to the BlackBerry logo in the center, will reveal a lot of interesting things. At the top is a 21MP camera, dual-tone flash and a fingerprint sensor, another new technology in the BlackBerry world. The fingerprint scanner brings added security when unlocking your phone, accessing your Password Manager, and allowing you to make purchases using Android Pay.
On the left side of the DTEK60 there is a power/device lock key and a Nano-SIM and MicroSD card slot. Finally, at the top there is a 3.5mm headphone jack.
As indicated on the packaging of the device, its color is Earth Silver. The edges of the metal case and keys have polished chamfers. The quality of detail processing is higher than on the DTEK50, the metal body is not so angular and the edges of the smartphone are more rounded. The front and back panels of the smartphone have an oleophobic coating, and thanks to the color of the rear panel, fingerprints on it are almost invisible. The DTEK60 doesn't look cheap and although it lacks the angular brutality of the PRIV and Passport, it's not bad in its own way and perhaps surpasses them in build quality. But by no means strength. I probably won’t drop the DTEK60 onto a tiled floor to check this.
A few photos in comparison with the BlackBerry PRIV:
BlackBerry DTEK60 Specifications
Today, the BlackBerry DTEK60 smartphone has the most advanced specifications of any BlackBerry device.
| operating system | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Dimensions | 153.6 x 75.4 x 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 165 grams |
| Model number | BBA100-X |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 64-bit Quad-Core (MSM8996 with 64 bit Quad-Core 2+2 Kryo 2.15GHz / 1.6GHz)Adreno 530, 624MHz GPU |
| Memory | 4GB RAM 32GB Flash MicroSD slot with hot swap support (up to 2TB) |
| Display | 5.5" display Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels Density 534 DPI Color 24-bit Aspect ratio 16:9 |
| Touchscreen | 10 point multi-touch Virtual keyboard with gesture control support, |
| Keys | Volume, mute, lock/shutdown controls Custom BlackBerry Convenience Key |
| Main camera | 21MP with autofocus Phase Detect Auto Focus (PDAF), Fast focus lock HDR 6 element f2.0 lens Dual LED flash, 2 x 2 mm with color correction mode Video recording 4K - 30 fps Video recording 720p - 120 fps 4x digital zoom Tracking and manual focusing, face detection, image stabilization Panorama, continuous shooting, filters |
| Front-camera | 8MP fixed focus, f2.2 Large size pixels 1.125um Photo and video stabilization Video recording 1080p HD - 30 fps 2x digital zoom 84 degree grip angle Photoflash Wide Selfie Mode (also known as Selfie Panorama) Multi-Frame Low Light Enhancement |
| Connecting a headset | 3.5mm stereo jack |
| Notifications | Sound, vibration, red LED indicator; all notifications can be customized by the user |
| Ports/Connections | USB Type-C NFC |
| Battery | Non-removable battery 3000 mAh 4.4V QC3.0 fast charging mode Up to 24 hours of mixed use Up to 26 hours talk time Up to 14 days standby time Up to 88 hours of music playback Up to 17 hours of video playback |
| Networks |
North and Latin America: FD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/700/700/800/700/2300 MHz) Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: FD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28A (2100/1900/1800/2600/900/800/700 MHz) |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n for 2.4GHz 802.11a/n for 5GHz 802.11ac for 5GHz 4G Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy (LE) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Hall sensor, fingerprint scanner |
For those who want to compare the specifications of DTEK50, DTEK60 and last year's flagship - PRIV, we have prepared a small summary table:
| DTEK60 | DTEK50 | PRIV | |
| Display diagonal |
5.5″ | 5.2″ | 5.4″ |
| Screen resolution | 2560×1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density | 534 PPI | 424 PPI | 540 PPI |
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 75.4 x 7 mm | 147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm | 147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 135 g |
192 g |
| Physical keyboard | No | No | Eat |
| Productivity key | Eat | Eat | No |
| Fingerprint's scanner | Eat | No | No |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-Core, 64 bit Adreno 530, 624MHz GPU |
Qualcomm 8952 Snapdragon 617 Octa-Core, 64 bit Adreno 405, 550MHz GPU |
Qualcomm 8992 Snapdragon 808 Hexa-Core, 64 bit Adreno 418, 600MHz GPU |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | 3GB |
| Built-in memory | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Accumulator battery | 3000mAh | 2610mAh | 3410mAh |
| Main camera | 21MP | 13MP | 18MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1080p 30fp | 4K 30fps |
| Front-camera |
8MP | 8MP | 2MP |
BlackBerry DTEK60 performance
The BlackBerry DTEK60 smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, which has 2 Kryo 64-bit cores with a dynamically variable frequency of up to 2.2 GHz and 2 Kryo 64-bit cores with a frequency of 1.6-1.7 GHz. GPU Adreno 530, 624MHz. RAM 4GB. These characteristics make a noticeable difference in the BlackBerry software's performance and the fluidity and slickness of the interface. It should be noted that even during the initial setup of the smartphone, updating applications and restoring from a Google account, the DTEK60 does not heat up at all.
In synthetic tests, DTEK60 does not show the best results, which is mainly caused by the expenditure of processor resources on memory encryption, which is enabled by default.
We tested the BlackBerry DTEK60 BBA100-2 model (UK region), so there were no problems with working in 4G LTE networks. Of course, a lot depends on your operator, but in Megafon networks, the DTEK60 showed fantastic results.
BlackBerry DTEK60 Software
When it comes to BlackBerry's Android software, it's virtually identical across all devices, from the PRIV to the DTEK50 and DTEK60. It's essentially stock Android with additional BlackBerry add-ons to improve security and performance. If you've already used one of these devices or regularly follow our reviews, then you should be fairly familiar with their features. Out of the box, the DTEK60 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with security updates for October 5th and during the preparation of our review has already received the November security update. Naturally, all Android-based BlackBerry smartphones run any applications from Google Play. WhatsApp, Viber or Google Maps are available without any restrictions.
Over the past year since the release of PRIV, BlackBerry has done a good job of adding new features and improving the user experience, and the more powerful Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM keep them running without any lag. Overall, it appears that the software has been properly configured for use on the DTEK60.
BlackBerry launcher
BlackBerry Launcher is an application from BlackBerry that leaves the look and feel of stock Android virtually unchanged, adds quite a lot of functionality that came from both the BlackBerry 10 operating system and BBOS, and brings its own vision of the performance and productivity that BlackBerry has always been famous for.
As in the BlackBerry 10 operating system, a swipe from the bottom edge of the display from any PRIV screen opens access to the BlackBerry Hub, a direct swipe launches the Phone application, and a swipe up and left searches for a BlackBerry device, all of these actions can be configured in Combination Settings quick access.
In addition, the launcher has a very advanced screen shortcut system, known to BBOS users, you can create a screen shortcut for almost any action, for example, to write a message or check the battery charge. To use a shortcut, you just need to drag it to the home screen. All shortcuts are accessed through the application menu, but some of them are already installed on the desktop.
Any of the shortcuts can be set to launch using the hardware Shortcut Key.
In addition, the BlackBerry launcher has another interesting feature - pop-up widgets. Applications that support this function are marked with three dots under the icon on the desktop; in order to use such a widget, you do not need to add it to the desktop, taking up space. Just click a little on the icon of such an application, and a pop-up widget will open so that you can get the latest information or take the necessary action. If an app offers more than one pop-up widget, you can select the appropriate one the first time you use the feature.
The BlackBerry launcher continues to use the Android notification center along with the Hub, making some additions to it. BBOS users will immediately recognize these application icons lined up above the list of notifications, decorated with BlackBerry's signature stars in a red circle. You can view notifications both from the lock screen and by swiping once from the top of the display from anywhere in the operating system. Want to see notifications from a specific application? Tap its icon above the list of notifications and they will be automatically sorted.
And of course, like any other, the BlackBerry launcher allows you to change the appearance of the operating system, install new wallpapers, widgets or change icons.
BlackBerry Hub
BlackBerry Hub has improved significantly since the release of BlackBerry Priv, however, its core function remains the same - consolidating all your messages and notifications in one place. Out of the box, the BlackBerry Hub supports email, Slack, Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, Pinterest, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, text messages, call logs, LinkedIn and, of course, BBM.
An update released this summer brought support for one of the most beloved features of the BlackBerry Hub on BlackBerry 10 - the pinch gesture. With it, you can filter in BlackBerry Hub, unread items, important emails, flagged emails, or pending messages and conversations. By default, the pinch gesture filters out unread messages, including emails and social media notifications.
In addition, BlackBerry Hub offers the ability to quickly sort messages. Customizable left and right swipes allow you to delete a message, set a notification, mark a flag, and mark as read or unread. Custom views let you personalize what you see in BlackBerry Hub based on specific criteria, whether it's unread messages, flagged messages, important messages, or only messages with attachments. All of these settings can be changed, so how you use BlackBerry Hub is up to you.
BlackBerry Hub also allows you to set custom colors for accounts, set up quick reply, choose the type of conversation, the ability to view sent emails, and, of course, delete messages only from the BlackBerry Hub or from the BlackBerry Hub and from the server, as well as select each time you delete . Additionally, you can use automatic image loading and set up custom alerts for different contacts and messages based on user-defined rules. Lastly, the calendar view option allows you to see all your calendar events at the top of the BlackBerry Hub.
However, I still have my main complaint about the Hub implementation on Android, the lack of a seamless transition from notification to application and back. When you click on a notification, the corresponding application is simply loaded, and you will agree that this is not at all the same. But work in this direction is underway, for example, the integration of Twitter and Facebook into the BlackBerry Hub has been significantly improved and works almost the same as on BlackBerry 10.
Search on your BlackBerry device
BlackBerry Search on your device is a powerful app that can help you find contacts, calendar entries, BlackBerry Hub email messages, documents, media files, apps, and more. BlackBerry on-device search also offers the ability to search remotely if the information you're looking for isn't found on your device.
Searching BlackBerry on your device also allows you to use Quick Actions, shortcuts that let you quickly perform various tasks.
BlackBerry Contacts
Offering a complete suite of tools, BlackBerry has added its own Contacts app to the PRIV, DTEK50 and DTEK60. Of course, you don't necessarily need to use BlackBerry's offering, but with features like remote search, recent contacts management that lets you block recent contacts, as well as smart filters, contact groups, and the ability to combine contacts from different apps, BlackBerry's app is excellent choice.
BlackBerry Calendar
BlackBerry has also included its Calendar app, which has received many improvements since its initial release on PRIV. With BlackBerry Calendar, you can view and respond to meeting invitations directly from the BlackBerry Hub and make phone calls directly from an event reminder. Additionally, you can use Google Now voice commands to create appointments. Like all other pre-installed applications, using BlackBerry Calendar is not required, but it will enhance the overall experience of using the DTEK60.
BlackBerry Tasks and Notes
The BlackBerry Tasks and Notes apps help you be more productive at work by creating task lists, notes and reminders, or setting due dates for work. Among the features worth noting is the ability to use tags and synchronization with Microsoft Exchange.
BlackBerry Productivity Tab
With the launch of the PRIV with a curved display, BlackBerry also introduced the Productivity Tab, which provides a quick glance at the most important information from the BlackBerry Hub, calendar, tasks and BlackBerry contacts. Just click on any of the four icons and you will see your latest messages, favorite contacts, upcoming appointments and recent tasks.
It's interesting to note that while the Productivity Tab is very similar in terms of access to the BlackBerry Hub that we're used to using on BlackBerry 10, it hasn't yet received updates, unlike other BlackBerry Android apps. For example, you still can't change apps and accounts in the Productivity tab.
BlackBerry Password Manager
All BlackBerry Android smartphones come pre-installed with the BlackBerry Password Manager app, which allows you to keep all your passwords, login details and important records secure, encrypted with AES-256 and protected by a master password, instead of which, on the DTEK60, you can use a fingerprint scanner.
You can also use BlackBerry Password Manager to create strong passwords and lists that are worth storing encrypted.
If you use a BlackBerry keyboard, you can easily paste saved login information into apps and websites, and save login information using the new autofill password feature available on the BlackBerry keyboard.
BlackBerry Smart Keyboard
As part of the BlackBerry suite of applications, the DTEK60 comes pre-installed with the BlackBerry Keyboard. For those who have used BlackBerry since BlackBerry 10, this should all be familiar, but in case this is your first BlackBerry, here's what you need to know about the keyboard. She is absolutely incredible! The BlackBerry keyboard remembers how you type and suggests words to you as you type, leaving you to flick your fingers up to select one of the suggested words.
Swiping horizontally from right to left anywhere on the keyboard will delete previously typed words one by one. And by swiping vertically from top to bottom, you can switch between letters, numbers and symbols. You can also try gesture typing, swiping from letter to letter without ever lifting your finger from the keyboard. Additionally, the keyboard can handle up to 3 languages of your choice simultaneously and allows for custom, customizable character layouts.
BlackBerry's Virtual Keyboard is one of the best virtual keyboards out there, but if you prefer to use a third-party keyboard for Android, you can install it completely freely from Google Play.
Security features of BlackBerry for Android
Safety is the core of the marketing strategy for DTEK60. Here's what BlackBerry has done and continues to do to make its version of Android secure:
Strengthened Linux kernel: BlackBerry reduces Android's attack surface with numerous fixes and configuration changes to improve security.
Address space randomization: This feature encrypts the system memory used by applications, making it difficult for attempts to hack the device.
Hardware root of trust: During manufacturing, BlackBerry uses a hardware root of trust that adds security keys to the processor on every DTEK60, DTEK50 and PRIV smartphone. These keys help track and verify the status of each device - meaning that the authenticity and integrity of your device is guaranteed, as is the security of the data it contains.
Secure Bootloader: With a secure boot process, you can be sure that only an intact BlackBerry-signed operating system can be booted. Each step in the secure boot chain verifies that the next component is completely intact before continuing with the boot.
FIPS 140-2 memory encryption: US Government-approved government-grade encryption protects your personal information, such as photos or banking information, even if your phone is lost or stolen.
Release of timely security patches: Many popular smartphones put the user's sensitive information at risk of being hacked due to slow security updates - weeks, months or even years after the patch is released. BlackBerry patches are the fastest, minimizing your exposure.
BlackBerry Integrity Detection (BID): A service that continuously monitors DTEK60, DTEK50 and PRIV for events or configuration changes that indicate a compromise to the device's security, and acts in real time if a threat is detected.
Security Research Team: World-renowned experts are testing the security of secure BlackBerry smartphones on Android.
It's safe to say that the most important thing is the continued implementation of security patches. In fact, monthly security updates for BlackBerry Android smartphones often arrive before Google releases them for Nexus devices, and if you're a member of the BlackBerry Beta Zone, you'll receive the update before Google officially announces it. release. In a world where some Android device OEMs fail to regularly release security updates, BlackBerry's efforts are noteworthy.
That's why to say that the DTEK60 is simply TCL under the BlackBerry brand is completely wrong; the smartphone software has been completely redesigned by BlackBerry and is subject to BlackBerry's current update schedule for its Android devices. This should be an important factor when deciding whether the DTEK60 is the device for you. I like the regularity of updates, and I like knowing that my device is as secure as it can be, and I like knowing that if there is a system security breach between updates, BlackBerry will release a patch to fix it as soon as the vulnerability is discovered .
Given the device's name, one of the DTEK60's main security features is the pre-installed DTEK app from BlackBerry. With Android Marshmallow, you can not only get a visual representation of what information and features your apps are using, but you can also take steps to limit them by adjusting permissions.
Overall, DTEK is great for monitoring, control, tracking, and information about your device's security rating, but it's far from perfect. For example, DTEK is great for finding apps that check your contacts, access your microphone, track your location, and more, but you have to consider that some of these apps do require access to these features to function and if you revoke some rights , the applications will simply be useless.
I think users should view DTEK as a guide to better security solutions, but not rely on the application to make decisions for them.
Many DTEK50 users were frustrated by the lack of the ability to use a picture password on this device. I'm glad to announce that on the DTEK60, this feature is back.
mobile connection
Unfortunately, voice calls are what predictably upset me, no, there are no formal reasons for disappointment, the DTEK60 supports calls with HD quality on the Megafon network. The interlocutor's voice is heard clearly and clearly, but the depth and realism of the voice sound familiar to all BlackBerry users is not there. Although it is possible that this is still a subjective impression.
BlackBerry DTEK60 battery
DTEK60 received a non-removable 3000 mAh battery, which, according to the specifications, should provide up to 24 hours of battery life with mixed use. It’s difficult to say how close this is to reality, a new smartphone in testing mode usually consumes battery power much faster than during normal use, and by the evening I needed to charge it, much more important is that the DTEK60 supports Quick Charge fast charging mode 3.0, which allows you to very quickly charge the device to 50 - 60 percent. But as we wrote above, the DTEK60 comes with a regular standard charger. Therefore, we will devote a separate material to testing Quick Charge 3.0 on the DTEK60. In any case, a 3000 mAh battery is certainly not enough for a modern device and you will need to remember to charge your smartphone overnight.
Camera BlackBerry DTEK60
The DTEK60 came pre-installed with BlackBerry's Camera app, which received many updates and improvements when the smartphone was released. The BlackBerry camera offers a wide range of built-in features such as real-time filters, quick access to advanced settings such as flash, aspect ratio and HDR; and allows you to use the pinch gesture to zoom the image
The BlackBerry camera allows you to use manual settings, but on the DTEK60, these options are not limited to the camera app. Unlike PRIV, where manual settings are only supported in the BlackBerry Camera app, DTEK60 supports the Camera2 API, and allows manual settings to be used in other applications.
In manual settings, you can adjust the shutter speed (which can change both the brightness of your photo and blur a moving subject), change ISO sensitivity, manually focus on subjects, adjust white balance, and change exposure compensation.
Like DTEK50, DTEK60 received a very good front camera with 8MP resolution. Plus, the device has a front LED flash, which will allow you to take good photos even in low light conditions.
Here are some photos taken on the BlackBerry DTEK60.
Main camera:
Front-camera:
As you can see from the pictures, the main camera of the DTEK60 allows you to get pretty good pictures, but in order to realize its potential, it is better to use manual settings and photo processing.
As for video, the DTEK60, like the BlackBerry PRIV, supports video recording in a maximum resolution of 4K at 30 frames per second, but due to the lack of optical image stabilization, it is inferior in quality to last year’s flagship.
Let's sum it up
As I said at the very beginning, in real life the DTEK60 makes a completely different impression than in the press renderings; it is assembled of very high quality and looks simply great. BlackBerry is actively working to improve its version of Android and its suite of productivity apps.
Of the obvious advantages of the DTEK60, I would note very high performance, thanks to a powerful processor and RAM, high security, timely release of patches, pre-installed BlackBerry Hub and other applications from BlackBerry, a fingerprint scanner, excellent cameras and excellent appearance.
On October 25, 2016, BlackBerry updated its smartphone lineup with a new device called DTEK60. Technical specifications and images of the device were leaked onto the Internet several weeks before the official presentation, so the appearance of the DTEK60 was not a big surprise for Blackberry fans.
As expected, the smartphone turned out to be a more powerful and functional version of which is presented on our website. The new gadget received a high-performance 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM, a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a 21 megapixel camera and many other flagship features. DTEK60 specifications allow the device to compete with such mastodons as. However, unlike them, BlackBerry offers a more affordable price.
In addition, using its experience in software development, the Canadian manufacturer has improved the security of the Android OS, the vulnerability of which has always been its weak point. Thus, the company continued the DTEK line with a real flagship with top-end characteristics and a more secure version of the most popular operating system. You can find out everything about the presented smartphone by reading our BlackBerry DTEK60 review.
Equipment and design
BlackBerry DTEK60 comes in a branded box, which contains the smartphone itself, a headset, a user manual, a charger and a USB cable. The company adheres to its own style, so the packaging design should be familiar to owners of previous BlackBerry models.
When you pick up the DTEK60, you immediately feel the quality of the materials and the good build quality of the device. The metal end and glass back panel only confirm the flagship status of the smartphone.
The form factor of the device is identical to the design of the DTEK50, with the exception of the dimensions, of course. The new model is almost 3 millimeters wider and 7 millimeters longer than the previous one, but at the same time, the developers managed to reduce the thickness of DTEK60 by 0.5 millimeters. Thus, DTEK50 lost the title of the slimmest BlackBerry smartphone just three months after its release.
Like the form factor, the location of connectors and control buttons remains unchanged. At the bottom of the smartphone there is a microphone and a USB Type-C input, and at the top there is a headset input. The side faces contain on/off buttons, volume controls, a slot for a microSD memory card and a SIM card, as well as a special BlackBerry Convenience Key.
However, some things have changed. For example, the LED indicator on the front of the device again supports red, as was the case with the BlackBerry Priv. The location of the main camera has also changed, which, together with the flash, has moved to the center of the smartphone.
The good news is that the company did not abandon two 3.6 W speakers located on the top and bottom of the device. The output of each speaker is made both on the front and on the back side of the device, and this point is felt in everyday use. It doesn’t matter how you take the smartphone, how it lies on the table or in your pocket, the volume will always be at a decent level.
DTEK60 is a loud device. Listening to music on it is a pleasure, and thanks to its good bass, it can replace a wireless speaker.
Display
We will finish off the external advantages of the smartphone with a large 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. The latter has excellent color reproduction, and thanks to the 16:9 format and pixel density of 534 PPI, the content saved on the device looks as bright as on a laptop or computer.
In the sun, the display shows itself on the positive side, but indoors the picture is completely excellent. By comparison, flagships like the iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel don't boast such a high pixel density, and that's saying a lot.
But let's move on to the hidden advantages of the device.
Characteristics of BlackBerry DTEK 60
The performance of the DTEK60 is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is distinguished by its energy efficiency and CPU speed. This processor features Quick Charge 3.0 technology, which speeds up battery charging by 27% compared to previous generation chipsets.
Qualcomm uses its own creation as a graphics processor - Adreno 530. The new graphics core will certainly delight you with improved performance, and the smartphone itself will not disappoint during intensive use. It can easily handle resource-intensive applications, demanding programs and games, as confirmed by the Antutu test, the result of which you see on the screen:
All this allows us to say that the DTEK60 is the most powerful BlackBerry smartphone yet.
| Model | CPU | GPU |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Adreno 530 | |
| DTEK50 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | Adreno 405 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Adreno 330 | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Adreno 418 |
Along with a powerful processor, the smartphone has 4 gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of built-in memory. The latter can be expanded to an impressive 2 terabytes using a microSD card, but at the time of this review, the maximum capacity of such a card was one terabyte.
With such specifications, the company simply had to take care of the autonomy of the device, and therefore under the back cover of the smartphone there is a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh. With a workload above average, this is quite enough to work a full day. With normal to moderate use, DTEK60 will last several days.
Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not indicate how long the smartphone will work in shooting mode, but with such characteristics the DTEK60 can easily compete with any camera phone.
Cameras
The front 8 megapixel camera provides an 84-degree viewing angle for taking photos and videos. It has a special flash for taking selfies. But the main feature of the front camera of the BlackBerry DTEK60 is the panoramic shooting mode. The lens aperture is F/2.2 and the pixel size is 1.125 um (micrometer). The front camera can record high-definition video up to 1080p at 30 frames per second.
Unlike the front camera, whose characteristics are the same as the DTEK50, the main camera in the DTEK60 has been significantly improved. Instead of 13 MP, it received an image sensor with a resolution of 21 MP, as well as a 6-element lens with F/2.0 aperture with autofocus and 4x digital zoom. In addition to PDAF and its dual LED flash, the main camera uses automatic face detection and provides the ability to switch between manual focus and autofocus. The smartphone also offers a huge selection of real-time filters that can be used for better effect.
We invite you to check out the photographs taken with the DTEK60:
In terms of video shooting, the main camera is capable of recording high-quality 4K video at 30 frames per second, as well as 720p video at 120 frames per second.
If you take part in video conferences, shoot videos, travel and take pictures, the BlackBerry DTEK60 is what you need.
Connection
Speaking of travel, it should be noted that the device operates in networks in Europe and Asia, Africa and the Middle East, North and Latin America, so a smartphone purchased in Ukraine will function anywhere in the world.
Like the DTEK50, the device supports three Wi-Fi standards, the Wi-Fi Direct protocol and 4G technology.
This is where we could finish our review of the BlackBerry DTEK 60, if not for the additional features of the Canadian manufacturer.
Bonuses from the manufacturer
DTEK60 is not only a smartphone with flagship specifications, but also an ultra-secure Android device. The company leveraged its software expertise to improve and secure the world's most popular operating system.
By default, the user expects Android 6.0.1 with pre-installed proprietary company programs (BlackBerry Password Keeper, BlackBerry Device Search, BlackBerry® Keyboard, BlackBerry Calendar, BlackBerry® Hub, DTEK™ by BlackBerry®, Contacts by BlackBerry, Notes by BlackBerry, Tasks by BlackBerry , BlackBerry Camera, BBM®, BlackBerry Launcher and others). Let's look at some of them:
- the DTEK application - this is what provides users with complete control over privacy, allowing them to control programs and the operating system and protect it all from unauthorized use;
- BlackBerry HUB is an indispensable tool for increasing productivity, consolidating all messages, emails, social network notifications, calendar events and phone calls into a single inbox;
- BBM is a cross-platform messenger that provides instant exchange of text messages using a secure protocol. Information sent via BBM is protected from eavesdropping and hacking, which is why the application is used by millions of users around the world;
- Search on device - allows you to execute commands through the search bar, without having to open and search for applications;
- BlackBerry Calendar offers the best calendar experience on Android, with automatic appointment creation and robust scheduling alerts.
Interface
The user interface deserves special attention. DTEK60 has done everything for easy navigation. This is about:
- a performance key for quick and easy access to your most frequently used apps and tasks;
- a productivity tab located at the very edge of the display, thanks to which you can quickly access the most important and up-to-date information from your calendar, contacts and BlackBerry HUB;
- access combinations;
- an intelligent keyboard that remembers how the user types and offers useful tips while typing;
- smart and discreet BlackBerry Launcher(e) (Launcher), with which you can view a list of previously running applications.
But the advantages of DTEK60 do not end there. It is also distinguished from other BlackBerry smartphones by a new fingerprint sensor located under the main camera of the device. The sensor is installed for additional security and convenience when unlocking your smartphone, accessing the Password Keeper application, and making purchases, including using Android Pay. For maximum convenience, the smartphone owner can save up to five different fingerprints.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 75.4 mm (millimeters) 7.54 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 2.97 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 153.9 mm (millimeters) 15.39 cm (centimeters) 0.5 ft (feet) 6.06 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7 mm (millimeters) 0.7 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.28 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 165 g (grams) 0.36 lbs 5.82 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 81.23 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.93 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 800 MHz (B19) LTE 700 MHz (B28) LTE 700 MHz (B29) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | 2x 2.15 GHz Kryo, 2x 1.6 GHz Kryo |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1536 kB (kilobytes) 1.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2150 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 624 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 4 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 1866 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 534 ppi (pixels per inch) 209 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 72.1% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| 2.5D curved glass screen |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony IMX230 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 5.99 x 4.5 mm (millimeters) 0.29 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels. | 1.12 µm (micrometers) 0.00112 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 5.78 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | Double LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 5344 x 4016 pixels 21.46 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer |
| Phase detection 6-element lens 720p@120fps |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2.2 |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Panorama |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 3000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 336 h (hours) 20160 min (minutes) 14 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 336 h (hours) 20160 min (minutes) 14 days |
| Fast charging technology Fast charging technologies differ from each other in terms of energy efficiency, supported output power, control of the charging process, temperature, etc. The device, battery and charger must be compatible with fast charging technology. | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fast charging Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.36 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.17 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
