BlackBerry Classic

  • Released 2014, December
    177g, 10.2mm thickness
    BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, up to 10.3.2
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 3.5"
    720x720 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon S4 Plus
  • 2515mAh
    Li-Ion

BlackBerry Classic - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - USA model
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700), 17(700), 25(1900) - USA model
  LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2014, June
Status Available. Released 2014, December
Body Dimensions 131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
Weight 177 g (6.24 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Nano-SIM
 Optical trackpad
Display Type IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 3.5 inches, 38.7 cm2 (~40.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 225
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 2 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 2515 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 348 h (2G) / Up to 365 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 10 min (3G)
Music play Up to 70 h
Misc Colors Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
Price About 120 EUR

BlackBerry Classic - User Reviews

  • Hello.Yes,you can install the android version of whatsapp,by apkmirror.com,but you must see how it works on your classic.But the official version of whatsapp did not have more support on BB10,since december 2017.For the long term it's better for you to go on a BB android device like Key2 or Key2 LE,both keyboard device,which you can access also to all the application.Thank you.

  • Can you install WhatsApp? how many contacts you can save>

  • WhatsApp works. Download the Android Apk from the official website. I have a classic. I advise against buying a Blackberry though, the antennas are awful. If you don't want the stress stick with iOS.

  • That sounds epic, bbos's app support is quite terrible anyway, most anyone using one in 2019 is using google play

  • Actually it has android run time, sort of like alien dalvik, so it can run pretty much any android 4.4+ app iirc. Just install google play

  • Hello.Whatsapp did not have more support on BB10 since december 2017.It's better for you to go on a BB android device like Key2 or Key2 LE which you can access to all the application that you want.For the availability and price go ahead in different carrier and retailer in your country/region to purchase a new one.Thank you.

  • Yes go to WhatsApp website and download from there . Works great

  • Does it have whatsapp

  • Battery is fantastic. I’m still using mine in 2019 and I plan on using it well into 2020. As for apps, simply google the apk version and download.... works absolutely perfectly

  • How's good is the battery of this phone? Does it have good standby time so I can use as my second phone? I both used the Z10 and the Q10, either of them have terrible battery which can only lasted 2 hours using only browser and youtube. Thank you!

  • As a current user, many comments here saying you can't use Whatsapp. But it can, google "whatsapp apk" every couple of months in lieu when it outdates and you should be sweet.

  • Hello.Whatsapp did not have more support on BB10 since december 2017.It's better for you to go on a BB android device like Key2 or Key2 LE,which you can access to all the application that you want.Thank you.

  • I can't install what's app

  • No you can't. There are only third-party replacements which don't work as nice. You can install an android apk program, but it must be kitkat compatible and will barely work. By next year bb world service (software hub, like appstore) will be shut down and apk file will be your only option.

  • On BB10?

  • Yes you can.

  • Can you install Instagram, FaceBook and TikTok on it?

  • Google Play can be installed. Check on youtube for manual instruction

  • This is my daily driver and it's actually very good for what it is

  • still we can use many android apps in bb classic seamlessly i really loved the phone

  • What about battery life of classic?

  • Hello sir.Yes,BB Classic runs most of the android apps,but you must how it works on your device.But for the long term,it's better for you to go on a BB android device like,Key2 or Key2 LE,which you can access to all the application.Thank you.

  • Is it run all android apps in blackberry classic mobile??

  • sad to say... thats impossible..just enjoy this cool classic while it last

  • What are talking about? please elaborate

  • absolutely.. just go to apkmirror.com

  • Does messenger works here?

  • buy an android!

  • why you wont make it public, dude?

  • download this app store

  • facebook works dude..do you want facebook i can give you a link

  • I wish the Blackberry guys would update this device with an Android OTA in their next update. This is a beautiful phon just it needs to be error free for popular apps like WhatsApp so I can enjoy this beauty. It is good that Twitter & Instagram are still working well.

  • Instagram and Whatsapp are still working in Blackberry. Whatsapp has to be installed manually by downloading from its website and then installing it as it is not available in their store. Facebook and other popular apps do not work.

  • who needs this crap what`s up from fb anymore in 2018?

  • The company that makes Whatsapp (Facebook Inc) used to make a version of the app specially for the BlackBerry 10 operating system. But they stopped supporting it because the OS has a shrinking userbase, and it was taking up too much time and effort to continue maintaining the app, which in turn slowed down their efforts to roll out new features for the app on other operating systems such as Android and iOS. For security purposes, Whatsapp bans all outdated, unsupported versions of the app from signing in to their service.

  • 1. You can download the android version of What’s App but this is suitable for the text part butthere is What’s app fixer on the net that also helps you to see and send image - these two fix the issue of having Whats App - I did it and it’s fine now. The other good thing is that people on other mobiles can download bbm too now so choose which it best for your use. 2 not sure what is 4g lite - sorry. 3. Yes to both questions. 4. Not sure about google store app, never thought about it. 5. while bb mobiles are still coming out, I doubt you can make a mistake in purchasing it, I find the bb classic one of the best mobiles ever , quality wise, speed wise in regards to it opening stuff and apps from anywhere- no lag ever! If you have all want you need on it then you will find it very useful . It is reliable and strong mobile to use. If you used iPhone a lot you may well miss those apps but you can get Pinterest and instagram on it. I never use Facebook so can’t answer regarding that.

  • yeah your absolutely correct...im gonna use my classic until it goes dead..#bb4ever

  • True. BB OS was much ahead of it's time. The classic had the same gesture as the iPhone X to go back to the home screen but not many people will know. Although the latest version was designed with support for android apps, it does not really work properly. I use the classic for my job. I know that it's a pretty old phone but the thing is, the classic stands out. Sure there are phones with notches and infinity displays but none of them look as beautiful or different as the classic. I really wish that BB brings back it's own OS in the future.

  • Please show me the position on BB Classic to use for "Holster" - sorry, i''m not good in English - For Ex. the position on BB 9900 is SPACE key

  • What a beautiful phone it is. BB10 OS was ahead of its time, but it didnt have much applications like Android or iOS, this was the only drawback I guess. I really wish we see Classic with Android OS in future, or I hope BB OS comes back, lol.

  • Very basic phone. Keyboard feels great and size is good! Emails and HUB work flawlessly. BlackBerry App World And Amazon App Store hace shut down and no longer support BlackBerry 10. Means no more Spotify, Chase, Skype, or the native Twitter app :( BBM still works but only for text messaging. Pictures and channels no longer work. The iOS and Android versions of BBM require you submit your phone number now like What’s App >_< Music player is excellent and the music keys make excellent control for the gym!! Music EQ sounds great too! And the browser is so capable!! Love BlackBerry!

  • Hello sir. For business use the BB Classic is good,for sms and email.But some main app like Facebook and whatsapp did not have more support.To use app like this,you must download the android version from apkmirror.com.Thank you.

  • BB Q20 is a good phone call quality best clear visibility of screen in out side recommend tp the people need clear voice and visible screen in day light.

  • This classic beauty runs BB OS. Last of its kind. Blackberry will cease all supports by Dec 2019. It's ecosystem is shrinking day by day. WhatsApp and other Android apps work, but those need to be sideloaded on handset. Though it says 4g handset, I doubt it will support VOLTE capabilities. Though 3g will work fine.This is the case in India. Else it's a classic BB device, which is sadly dying. I still use BB Q5. Hate to give up, but will have to by Dec 2019. You could have opted for blackberry with Android OS instead.

  • I have ordered for classic.It will arrive next week.There are few questions which i would want answer to.Please help me. 1.Is Whatsapp and facebook supported in BB Classic ? 2. Is 4G LTE supported in this device ? 3.I can i install instagram, and other android apps from google play store (not games) in this ?? 4. Can i install GOOGLE PLAY STORE in this bb classic ? 5. What all other problems i will face on using this device in 2018 ?.Many people are still saying that i have done a mistake in purchasing bb classic. I just only want to use for business purpose.Will it disappoint me in 2018 ?

  • Buy made from maxico blackberry phone its 100% original

  • There is only one BlackBerry Classic. It was launched as a new phone with old aesthetic; in other words a modern-Classic. Its other name is BlackBerry Q20.

  • Very confussed. Mine is a classic. But so are a lot of them. So don,t actually know what model mine is. LOL &#128552;

  • i think ummm i dont know

  • Go for Classic..

  • Well the Q10 & the Classic are virtually same spec but the later is highly rated & way more expensive. I used to want to own a Q10,but later realised that as an old user of Blackberry,the Classic would be more friendly. And really never saw a Classic user except once,so it's relatively rare. That being said,I'm having a really terribly awesome experience with my Classic,even though I bought it used,the battery yet lasts real good. Got a Google play store on it,download & play those android high resolution games on it,etc. Damn. It's my best phone so far

  • Which one is a good buy, BB Classic or Q10?

  • If you don’t mind the small screen comparison to iPhones and androids then this phone is really a very good deal especially if you appreciate touch and type phone

  • Agree

  • Agree

  • i mean im gonna use my classic until it went off or it will brick himself..anyway go and buy this phone you will not regret it sir..

  • what does it mean die? m going to buy it now should i buy this phone or not? tell me plz i just want to use for msgs or calls

  • I think blackberry banned whatsapp for security reasons but you can still download it via apk..

  • What About Whatsapp ...? I think black Berry Has been Band in Whatsapp app

  • still using this classic until it gonna die,,i love blackberry

  • Blackberry should make a qwerty phone with oreo go.

  • autoloader link please

  • Can it support 4g in India in 2018

  • This phone need a oreo go version.

  • Does this model supports OTG n how to download or install apk files from Google play store?

  • @Halim44. You need to download the follow come OS....i mean the OS that the classic was released with.... download the *autoloader* then run the autoloader on windows, get a good USB cable and try switching off ur device, at this moment the autoloader should detect ur device. When the autoloader is done, ur device uld try to boot up it self..... and whoola!

  • Recently blackberry Just announced they Will no longer have the blackberry OS by 2019 does this mean blackberry OS phones Will not anymore? Viber apps ? Messenger? Facebook ? Please Help

  • This is one of the best Blackberry classic audio sound ever... YouTube and music player On headphones 3.5mm and Bluetooth ever... Nothing its can compare to rest of other phone like apple iPhone 8 and iPhone x Samsung All new brand

  • My notification light only blink for around 10 min and it will stop blinking, anyway to make it blink longer? I am tired of having to turn the screen on everytime to see if I have a missed call, txt or email. Thanks.

  • I want this phone. I am from uae. But diffrent price for this phone when checked in online . what do it mean ?

  • I like this phone.. i hope they will released updated version with latest processor ... 4/6gb of ram.. and large internal storage.

  • Hello You can use the android version of whatsapp.Try to download on apkmirror.com.

  • What to do after 2017 to use whatsapp in this mobile

  • Why

  • You can download the android version on BB Classic,because the whatsapp support for this device end on december 31'th.

  • agree

  • can i use whatsapp on bb classic?

  • How to convert BlackBerry Classic OS to android ?

  • This phone is great! The trackpad is awesome, especially the navigation key. It makes me don't even want to use the touch screen. This phone is brilliant for work, message and productive stuffs.

  • On your phone's cellular data .. then only ..u will be able to call

  • Love this phone only paid 80 pounds for it so far I love it

  • Hi;try via ES file Explorer;It must installed on both device

  • Same doubt brothr it's support jio 4G we browse Internet but I Guess it's only supports LTE not VOLTE coz I'm unable to make calls with JIO 4G Sim. If u know any solution pls lemme know

  • i bought this phone from a friend that cant remember his blackberry id password..now i cant factory reset the phone...os 10.3.3.1435...plz help...tq

  • Yes, Box, Dropbox and OneDrive for cloud sharing or with your PC as long as the devices software is running on it and both or set to connect and online then whatever folders you want if you have the data or are in WiFi or techy enough to set up remote access then you will fall for the phone. The native file manager is like Linux KDE. BBM shares high def photos, music and smaller files. Can also share with Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi or a USB cable android needs the function 6.0 has it in the developer options, Blackberry10 setting to take files from are set to USB mode for SD card. Makes the device act as USB drive

  • Hey, How I Can Share Files With The Others ? Any App Like "Zapya" or "Share It" ?

  • there's support till the end of 2017

  • Awesome fone

  • Does this support Whatsapp? (BlackBerry Classic Q20)

  • In fact, I still wonder why BB could not succeed. They made the best phones ever and this was on of their best ones.

  • It's an excellent phone, one of the best I've ever used. Support for the BB OS has been discontinued though, so just keep that in mind with apps inb the future. At the right price, you'd be hard pressed finding a better phone, in my opinion.

  • Could someone please tell BB to resell this phone but use Android OS instead of BB OS?? God, I miss the old BB design.

  • This phone is good or not. .. please tell me. IAM going to buy it. Please tell me

  • It's battery life is good or not,,,IAM going to buy it ....pls tell about itt. Pls.......

  • What is it classic phones battery life

  • I’m working in Nigeria and want to buy secondary smartphone for work. I want to try Blackberry classic like this: ­ I need good working internet, banking, mail, Viber Skype and other useful app. Can you recommend me this phone it has Blackberry OS 10.3.1 can i update it, what about problems with applications i need?

  • Does it support JIO 4g?

  • Give me the link. Plz

  • continue using whatsapp on blackberry (bb10) 2017 copy paste this link on youtube and follow the instructions

  • Use BBM instead. Forget WhatsApp..

  • Hi guys, my bb classic is keeping showing the message that whatsapp will end up this month end. Will be a possibility to use whatsapp again in this phone? Will whatsapp survive in this phone? Plz advise

  • Pls I hv blackberry classic,but where the sim slot is has spoiled n I need to replace it,pls how can I get new one

  • The price on the Classic has finally went down. I ended up getting one for $120 on Swappa. I even seen unlocked ones going for $90 at Walmart.com. I got the ATT model and got a free unlock with in 10 minutes with ATT directly. I had a Q10 tmobile model that does not get the Amazon Appstore update. I ended up giving it to my Dad with a bad Iphone 4S. I had an ATT Q10 that ended up get the sim card slot broken. I have a Passport that I use on WiFi as my backup. My main phone is the Iphone 5 SE that I use for everything. I like the smaller size of the Classic it kind of reminds me of the last Bold 9900. I going to buy a Priv in a couple of years when the price comes down.

  • PRIV

  • Z 10

  • PRIV

  • hi. I had a blackberry classic which I lost within a month of buying it. so, performance wise i'm not sure of how it would have turned out. I'm now deciding on buying either a BB Classic again or the new BB Privy for my personal use; any suggestions on which device would be better. I use social media, outlook, word and excel a lot but i'm not much of a gamer. :) Thanks in advance for your views.

  • does anyone here know how to solve battery problems on BB Classic? the problems are: 1.my battery when 0% and i restart then it turns battery 100% again, seems like indicator error. 2.when i use this phone 5 months, battery life become shorter such as a day can only work for 3 hours even on standby mode. I feel so sad for this happening.

  • Yels you can! Instead of downloading the android APK you can download whatsapp on BB store, look for whatsapp that's been developed by Nemory Studio's. Ty

  • +1

  • Can I get whatsapp on the classic phone

  • i like it jordar

  • I was thinking of selling my BB passport when i heard of whatsapp's departure....however...a man in a shop in tott crt rd told me to search for 'whatsapp apk blackberry'. i then downloadded it and it still works to this day. 12.4.17

  • I just downloaded a software update and immediately lost Bluetooth connectivity. How can I restore that?

  • Great phone. My spouse loves it. However, disappointed Whatapp, is pulling the plug, which is something my spouse uses all the time. Otherwise no need to upgrade. They need to fix Amazon market places, it can run lots of Android apps on this phone, but some have not been tested appropriately.

  • i want this 3gb ram,quadcore 2.5 ghz,32gb rom memory,820 snapdragon,16mp rear,8mp front,3500mah battery,waterproof,scratch proof,fast charger,irs scanner,100dbls audio,android 7.0, am/fm radio,thermal scanner.nonremovable battery,5.0 bluetooth,450 mbps,

  • You need to reload bb os

  • can u install PS too in this BB. the appstore has been long a pain in the ass for bb users

  • then the batt life be a meager 6 hours LOL just use a 625 Snap SOC but use bettter GPU and DAC.put in a 2500/3000mAH removable batt and make it a dust/splash resist like the Kyocera

  • Price always matters... Too high ..... But with decent apps and performance it lowers to a bit higher only.

  • To import all contacts, complete the following steps on the smartphone: 1. Open Contacts. 2. Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Settings. 3. Under the SIM Card heading, tap the Import Contacts from SIM Card button. Once completed, an Import Complete message will be displayed and the latest import date and time will be displayed below the button. Source -

  • I have today received my new Classic after having paid AUD 1600 for an utterly overpriced and user unfriendly Iphone 7 a few weeks ago. The classic does everything the iphone can do only in a far more user friendly way. The classic cost me a quarter of the iphone cost and having Blackberrys for many years I regret ever having been persuaded by friends to switch to Apple. All I can say is if you ever used Blackberry Bold or any other model just upgrade to a 4G capable blackberry and give Apple I-Phone7 a big thumbs down.

  • How can I import contacts from Sim card to contacts in bb classic?plS help me anyone.

  • How will you do this?

  • Yes it is available in bhiwandi.

  • make it waterproof and 3500mah battery and wi-fi a,b,g,n,ac signal and 3 gb ram and 32 gb storage and 2.5 ghz quad core....

  • Hey guys, I'd like to know who's using this phone. How is its battery life and performance interms of everyday tasks

  • Guys any idea where i can find a new Blackberry Classic in Mumbai? Any glimmer of hope i can still get a new one? Ive tried everywhere i can think of!

  • I am sure I had a recorded greeting for incoming calls on my BB Classic that I could not answer. Somehow that facility has disappeared and I cannot find anything that tells me how I can record a greeting for incoming calls.

  • Hello A problem.... I can't download senders picture (MMS)... And the answer is..... Thanks

  • You need to change app permission settings for that app to Run When Minimized and continue performing tasks after you minimize it on your BlackBerry device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > Application Permissions. 3. Choose an app and tap the switch to TURN ON permission for Run When Minimized. 4. Restart your phone. You can install Google Play Services on your BB10 OS, or you can go on m.youtube.com via web browser.

  • Please help me by answering the qpuestipn

  • Hi everyone&#128512; i want to ask 3 qouestion about blackberry classic, so please answer my qouestion! 1. How do i set app running in the background? I have install line android and whatsapp android but when i close the app the messenge didn't in... I need to open the apps so that the message to get in... So how make it running in background??? 2. How do i open youtube without google play service?

  • you may use wondershare mobiletrans. may usefull. good luck.

  • How can we transfer all contacts, auto-text shortcuts and contact groups and calender reminders from BlackBerry 8500 Curve to BlackBerry Q20??

  • Using Enterprise IM, I do not get any type of audible alert when an instant message is received. Any idea on how to rectify this? To get an AUDIBLE notification

  • I would like to see another classic version come out and with a leather back just like the old version of the bold handset

  • Try rebooting the handset it did work for me a few months ago

  • Hi Marius good day to you. Thanks for the helps. Will try out to see how's outcome.

  • Overview - The BlackBerry 10 smartphone does not startup and displays an image with one of the following URLs: www.bberror.com/bb10-0015 Cause - 0015 / 0016 / 0017 = A fatal file system error was encountered. Resolution - Download and install the latest version of BlackBerry Link on your computer, then connect your device and reload your device software. If your device cannot be reloaded or displays the same symptoms after the reload has been completed, bring the device to your place of purchase for service. Source:

  • Hi, my classic only shows error message and cannot turn on after performing security wipe as follows: www.bberror.com/bb10-0015. Please help to solve. Thank you.

  • bluetooth isn't working properly. i can send but can't received any. please help !!!!!!!!!!

  • Hi Thanks for quick answer. And i can't believe it's so small output. Well thanks again.

  • Those are the correct specification. It has the same specifications as my original charger that came in the package. I do not know if it helps you with anything but my charger model is RIM-C-0004ADUEU. I think EU comes for European Union.

  • Hi I bought it and need to know the specifics of the AC adapter. The one that i get (i bought it second hand) it has only 850mAh and 5V of output.

  • i have the beast of bb. this is awesome. and i am absolutely positive that passport is even better. oh men. i will buy that one to over some period of time. oh yeah. mmmm...

  • I've loved the blackberry since I can remember but the Classic just melted my heart with its qwerty board, good ol' track pad plus touch screen and 10OS features. Problem is, last week my texts stopped showing the names of the sender, just the senders phone number, and that's driving me absolutely nuts. Does anyone have any idea how to rectify this?? HELP!!!!!!!

  • Not only location service; There are other applications that you do not really need that are running in the background. Try to stop those applications and check permission that you grant for applications installed.

  • I need more of this phone

  • Location services draining battery too much (like 60%). I had turned of my location. How to fix it? please help me

  • Finally, BlackBerry OS 10.3.3.2049 autoloader files now available as OS goes official. I haven't received it yet on my Classic (Orange Romania Provider) but looks like this will be the BlackBerry's Christmas Present for all of us, BlackBerry users! Source -

  • If you're still looking to buy one, try Amazon! I usually wouldn't for something this expensive/important, but Staples is now out of stock (and considering they've stopped producing them, that's likely permanent). Anyway, amazon itself is selling them, so it's pretty safe, I think. If you can't find it there, try Amazon.ca - it's there for sure (I just bought one). Don't worry if you're not from the Great White North; you don't have to be Canadian to shop on the Canadian site. I often use the US one to price-shop. It's still cheaper sometimes, despite exchange rates. And with Amazon as the seller, you don't have to worry about whether the seller ships international. It's a win-win.

  • in best buy online. today $352.

  • Hi~~i just wanna buy a BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4. but i dont know how i can get it!!! some knows how to buy!! plz tell me ~!!! taxxx!!!!!

  • Haha ;) I will take a peak. But i can't order a new one at my carrie because they don't have it and my contract will expire in 2018.

  • On November 25, 2016 it will be Black Friday! So, why wait until the summer of 2017!?!?

  • I am getting me a BB Q10. It's way cheaper than BB Classic. Maybe i will get it in summer of 2017.

  • Does it have Whatsapp???

  • Yes

  • please o am using blackberry classic with MTN sim, can someone help me by giving me the pin for Unlimited subscription?

  • I heate this!!!!! I have made a deal and a seller broke it. I don't get the phone. Crape!!! So i have to find another one for that kind of money.

  • Yes

  • YEEESS &#128515;&#128515;&#128515; I am finally getting me one of this beast. Second hand but anyway. I can't wait to hold this baby. I will post my opinion after i get it.

  • Why don't you ask your network carrier? In Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia the BlackBerry Classic operates using next network bands: LTE 2100/1900/1800/850/2600/900/800 MHz HSPA+ 2100/1900/850/900 MHz Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900/1800/850/900 MHz

  • Is Blackberry Classic Supports Indian 4G Network Provider JIO??? Is Jio sim working on it???

  • Will whatsaPp stop on this phone?

  • Will whatsaPp stop on this phone?

  • Hi friends, What can be expectation about update version in BB10 at future... Is it possible to update in BB10..or otherwise finally out from market. I am sincerely waiting for update.....it has so long from previous version..

  • I have made a decision and i am going to get this beast. I can't stand it anymore to be without BB.

  • Still a really good phone to date. Battery life for the BlackBerry OS 10.3.2 seems on par with Android Marshmallow and looks like it has its own doze power saving feature. Although there is a lack of apps, everything just works and I don't mind using Web apps as it saves the occasional app update drain and data usage compared to Android and iOS. Overall definitely worth holding on to especially if your on a low data plan.

  • my phone charging is getting lower fast then what should i do

  • Find out yourself!

  • is that have any difference in compare to q10 z10 or z30......why its so pricy....!!

  • BB10 OS (including BlackBerry Classic) is a hybrid operating system or a multiplatform operating system that can run smoothly Android dedicated apps. Therefore if support for the Whatsapp native app for BB10 OS will end, you can use the Android version of Whatsapp application on your BB10. The same thing is valid for Facebook and any other app! In principle a BB10 can run most applications design for Android.

  • I have the Blackberry 9720 which I love. I am devastated that it will not support Whatsapp after Dec this year. What do I do? Will the Classic be supporting Whatsapp? If so, until when?

  • If you're looking for a long-term phone + support, then yes, consider migrating to another platform because, unfortunately, BB10 OS will be history soon. It is assumed to be a major update this year and another one next year. After that BlackBerry will draw the curtain over BB10 OS. I don't know if iOS or Android will be the answer, but it's your money and your call!

  • Blaackberry we're waiting for the Software Update of this phone Blackberry Classic... Thank You.

  • Is it true that BB10 has extended whatapp licence till 2022 whether yes, please assure with evidence? Waiting for instant reply...because this I am planning to purchase iPhone......please soon..

  • I have Viber version 5.4.0 on my Classic and it works nice, though it lags sometimes, but not if it is open and running. I'm talking about Viber version downloaded from APK mirror site. Just download and install, no need to get rid of Google services dependencies or anything.

  • there are so many Facebook apps on BB10 now, Face10 being best at the moment IMO. As for WhatsApp, no one's gonna cry about it, I think it is slowly getting unpopular anyway. Google Allo instant messenger is here at it will be all the rage in 2017. Google Allo works perfectly on blackberry whether it's BB10 or Android driven device.

  • No, I used both the mobiles. The fact is classic is the best

  • BlackBerry did extend services for BB OS10 apps like WhatsApp and Facebook untill March 2022.

  • Its 2016 does Facebook work perfectly on this phone ? Since bb stop updating this apps and whatsappwhatsapp won't work after December 2016

  • Hi does Facebook work probably now because blackberry stop updatingthis phone?

  • hello there is viber working on bbq20???its very important for my job.thanjs a lot and if there is how ist workink???lags???

  • Now that's a good comparison. Thank you.

  • I gave my Q10 to my son cos I got Classic at job. Both are very good! Classic is bigger with bigger screen and I like that. Q10 does not have tool belt, Classic does. Advice? I could stay with Q10 if I wouldn'f get Classic. Comparing both - Classic wins.

  • Thanks.

  • It is possible that the card is corrupt. Try to format and fix bad sectors with the help of a PC. After formatting and repair the card with the help of a PC, insert it again into your phone and give him a formatting this time using the phone. If all else does not work, buy another card!

  • Yes, it can be changed in a service unit or if you have the right tools and knowledge you can change it in your own home.

  • Hello users. Good news BlackBerry again would not disappoint it's users OS10 whatsapp and facebook to be continued further. Extended services and agreed till March 2022.

  • Factory reset or hard reset. First try another sim card. Just to make shore. Hope it helps.

  • Pls help My classic blackberry is reject sin card, indicating technical problem. I have tried all I could, yet not resolved. What should I do?

  • i ve been using this device blackberry classic for 15 month, its perfect for quality, but app support is not that good , not many apps available on blackberry world

  • Hi users What is the deal with the baterry? Is it possible to change it? Where to get one and also what is the price for that to do? I was advised to go to q10 but can't. I just love this trackpad on BB Classic. I get goose bumps. I only had one BB and I am hooked on it. I had BB 9900. I loved it I still do that's why I'm going back to BB. So PLEASE DON'T STOP supporting and developing the best platform in the world. All that others need is an education of how superb BB is. Go to screen 4-4,3 inc. but keep everything else especially the removably battery. Put some work on better camera and you will be NUMBER 1 in the world in just a year. Thumbs up. Keep up the excellent work. P.s.: Many people don't like android any more "battery not removable aldow is bigger only last for one day, crashes a lot, lags also a lot and a screen is to big with many free space in betwean icons.

  • Mexico

  • Of course BB Q10 better than classic because Q10 has a removable battery. Other specs are already the same,no difference

  • Thanks a lot. It was helpfull. What about the flashlight? Is it possible to use the one on the back? Thanks again.

  • Hi I think you should go for classic its better than q10 and its like a newer and better version of q10. The classic also have d receive and reject button on d phone but on q10 it only has it on the screen. The are both good cos I have used both but I believe classic is better. Hope this helps you in deciding.

  • And 1 more question. Those it have a light that can be used in a dark? And I don't mean a display. Thanks. I am torn between Classic and Q10. I had BB Bold 9900 and wonna come back to BB. Please help with your experience in using one of them. Thanks

  • Will it receive BlackBerry 10.3.3 update?

  • BB Classic or Q10? And why? Please, user answer.

  • Mine is made in China, I have bought it about 18 months ago and I don't have any problems with it.

  • Low memory, corrupted memory card, a bug, wrong camera settings. Note: For recordings at 1080p on external memory card, you need a Class 10 SD Card.

  • It supports most of Android apps.

  • Blackberry classic is made in China or mexico?please help me.

  • please when i'm recording my video recorder breaks after like 50 seconds and even sometimes the video skips pls what could be the problem or is that how blackberry classic works?

  • This Fone Support Wechat,Whatsapp,Instagram Or Not?Please Guys Help Me

  • I have bought this Call Recorder app from BlackBerry World and works great!

  • Want to use call recorder in my classic. Pls help......

  • Yes. It's even integrated to blackberry hub after installation. Works perfect.

  • Agree, but you will not receive messages unless n until u open the app. Only once u r online impending message will start dropping in. In other words u need to be online at all times.

  • Blackberry q10 and blackberry Q30 what the difference, which the best email me please [email protected] I love blackberry I need to know

  • Yes it can be used ; onlly bbm will not work else every this will work on 3g connection including mails

  • That shouldn't be a problem, Blackberry runs Android apps quite well. WhatsApp users on BlackBerry will just need to move over to the Android version.

  • How is the Q10 better..?

  • How much are you still seeing it

  • Post 31st December 2016, WhatsApp will no longer support BB 10 or any other BB handset.

  • Can I get play services on there?

  • Yeah that's the same as mine does

  • I love BlackBerry device but BlackBerry has not cut down price of bb classic why

  • Of course Q10

  • You should get 9Apps application. You will be able to download and install 90% android applications. All applications work fine except games. You can download android version of WhatsApp through this app. You can google to get apk file of this app (9Apps).

  • build a BB classic with dual sim

  • as far as using whatsapp on bb devices, whatsapp is no longer supported on bold 9900 either, but still, I downloaded a suitable version directly from the whatsapp website to my 9900 device, and it works perfectly.

  • classic or q10 which one is better?

  • Yes, you can because BB10 OS works fine with regular APN Internet, no need for BIS or BES. You can use BlackBerry built in e-mail client, BBM, BlackBerry World, BlackBerry Protect with a basic internet subscription just like any android, windows phone, etc. P.S. - Try to use BBM, you will forget WhatsApp!

  • can email be used without BIS? (sorry if it's a dumb question, last BB I used was 9900 and I haven't used BB10 OS) I wanna get the Classic for work, emails and whatsapp (and before anyone says whatsapp is not important, here in the UAE it is used for work) Only thing I want to know is can u use a built-in email client (like on iOS or Android) without BIS Thank you

  • yes it does. im running 2 whatsapp on my phone now.1 from BBW and 1 more from play store. Both works fine. But for the android edition, the notification come out as a bell with a bell sound. it will also show as whatsapp

  • is this support whatsapp???

  • Agree with you. My reason stick with Blackberry Q5 and Q10 because I love the email service which help me productive on my task and work.

  • Who told u so HHH,U thing Blackberry is Samsung that continue 2 release phones that become obsolete every 3 months if not less? Blackberry is here 2 stay like any other serious brand u name kt,u said december 2016 lets watch see.& 4 ur information Blackberry runs android apps with current OS update

  • Why isn't the camera built into the middle area of the phone?

  • BlackBerry DOES NOT MEAN Whats App, Candy Crush, Angry Birds ... BlackBerry does not produce phones for kids to play Angry Birds or to do naked selfies in bathroom, in front of a mirror. BlackBerry terminal are intended to business segment. You will not see any CEO / Executive playing Candy Crush or chatting in Whats App. In terms of social media, we, BlackBerry owners have and use BBM.

  • No point in buying blackberry nowonwards, as Whats App will no longer be supported on BB Os from December 2016 . What a waste !

  • Thank you Marius for your reply. There are no much apps running in the background, I have turned them off. Will it effect the battery or phone if it gets drained completely and switch off like that??

  • A new battery needs something like 5 cyles of charging - empty - recharging until reaching its fully potential. Also check and optimize your BlackBerry apps that are running in background!

  • Hi I bought a new blackberry classic last week.I charged the battery to 100% and removed from charger and left it while sleeping at night by 11pm. When i checked in the morning charge came down to 94%. Is it normal in blackberry classic??????

  • Just look it up on google like everyone else does.you have a computer in front of you.

  • Friends pl help me to know about BES...

  • i want to know about BES... plz help

  • Hi Faith, Actually I find that the Classic on Skype is pleasently a great seamless experience. The front camera on the Classic is good but despite the lower resolution on the 5s, the 5s just seems clearer and brighter, but the Classic does the job. The official Skype app can be added via the Amazon App Store. The huge advantage of the Classic over the iPhone or any touchscreen phone, is being able to use the physical keyboard on Skype. Also I note that file transfers on Blackberry are always easier and have more options than on Android or iOS. One odd thing about Skype on all OS's, is that when you leave Skype, it has a weird habit of restarting when you come back to it when multitasking. Skype on Android and on iOS is smoother for sure, but on Blackberry it runs great too

  • Will the free apps from Google Play still be free in Amazon AppStore? and will all apps available on Google Play will also be available in Amazon AppStore?

  • Yes, you can.

  • It has a 2mp front facing camera compared to iphone mega pixel camera.

  • I currently have an iPhone 5s and I really want to switch over to the Blackberry Classic. My only concern with the classic is the camera. I need a camera for work purposes (and the front facing camera for Skype calls as well), and I'm not sure if the quality would be good enough. To those of you who currently have this phone, do you think that both the front and back facing cameras are up to par?

  • Can the phone use instagram?

  • So which phone are you talking about? These are not problems on all the phones you mentioned. I have had blackberries for years and had no trouble at all. Buy guess is that you are using the memory up to the limit so that it cannot cope with new messages and is desperately trying to to do its best by shifting stuff around. Check your memory usage in the settings. Do you have a SIM card? Have you set all the apps to save and read from the SIM card and not the phone? Have you deleted inessential apps to make more room for the stuff you want. If you have a bad phone I commiserate but this is not the blackberry experience for almost everyone else. The Classic is just the best phone out there.

  • whatsapp native for bb is a yes, if you are worried u can install android whatsapp with no problems at all. but do take note, the notification comes out differently

  • Cute and simple :) . I heared a new that whatsapp is going to stop on blackberry phone. I that true? :(

  • I would strongly recommend blackberry classic. It's a damn amazing phone. Purely Business and Premium class phone. We don't play games all the day so blackberry is just a perfect blend of absolute quality with good amount of entertainment. I would suggest you to go with the mighty BlackBerry Classic.

  • It's a good phone, I us it now.I face only one problem ie, some applications like uber, irctc, icici and hdfc is not supporting BB- few other usefull applications also

  • Go for the classic, its the best...

  • M confused frnds i have samsung galaxy note 3 neo but after see the bb classic i want to use it so i wanna but bb classic now..which is better samsung galaxy note 3 neo or bb classic plz suggest me..

  • Does this phone have the ability to charge wireless ?

  • yes you can

  • can install the google store an my classic black berry

  • I would like to install Tamil Keyboard... is it possible?

  • Can install any other language keyboard....? or u didn't try...

  • After switching from a BB to a Android Nexus 3 years I made the switch back to BB 1 year ago and chose the Classic over the Passport only because of the device size as it fits comfortable in my hand and with the wave of my thumb I can do nearly anything I want to do with apps. I love the battery life, the stability of the BB10 OS but what I really love is that this phone is so solid as my productivity tool that I use day in and day out I no longer have to worry about OS or app issues as I did on my Nexus. I use it as a phone, mobile hotspot and with Bridge my Pebble time steel smartwatch is a natural extension of the phone. Plus for the boo birds out there I have the Android apps I need with the Google Play store installed so I have the best of both worlds on this device. The BB eco system is also beyond compare as far as I am concerned as I use BB Blend throughout the day and as a result my BB Classis is the hub for all of my communication needs weather business or personal. If I want to play games or otherwise kill some time I have a Nexus 7 tablet for that sort of thing, but for getting stuff done day in and day out my BB Classic rocks.

  • I like. Classic simply because its inbuilt memory and battery life made me to be interested on it.

  • I don't undersand how your device can delete a lot of e-mails; i used BB classic overall for that and never happened to lose one. You can set your device for maintain the e-mails on your server and maybe make more attention coz it's really puzzling what you said. Bye

  • I'm an owner of BB Classic; i never had a smartphone before coz i thought phone was just for call and sms and i prefere to mantein my nokia device, but after had a BB i can say it's perfect for all my needs. I often used android phne coz it's really diffuse and (how you know) it's impossible to avoid, but i never be satisfied by those. I installed a lott of .apk apps and the most run really good, but also if BB world are pretty low of apps i can say it's better than play store or amazon store (on my BB) and i always found what i need. All kind of social apps works on BB device, also if i think it's often to use what's app than other, i don't understand how somebody can say the battery is a defect, considering that i can stay 2 days without chargebattery. The design is really cool and i'm sure the components are too. I think you have to try this device coz deserves all euro i spent. i hope to see more BB in our hands, don't panic, try it!

  • Been a Blackberry owner for years, put up with the derision and the often frustrating glitches that the various models have had but I've remained loyal. Up until now and after over 12 months of persevering with BB10 via a Z10, a Passport and a Classic I've finally got to admit defeat. Blackberry you make a great phone but your software is beyond appalling. Numerous hangups, a phone that deletes not one but swathes of emails without warning, texts that disappear and photos that vanish. Phone calls that are made yet don't register in the call log and a phone that switches itself to silent without input. Screen requests to delete data that are cancelled and then go right along and do it anyway, operating systems that are wiped then reloaded that continue with the same problems and a desktop link system that hangs up, doesn't communicate with the phone and when it does, does not carry out the actions requested? You've beaten me Blackberry, no wonder you're on your last legs and such a pity. I wonder if anyone at Blackberry actually reads these customer comments as it doesn't seem to manifest in better products? What am I switching to? Not a clue as I'm disgusted with myself for paying over $400 for a phone through sheer loyalty and being the owner of such a let down product.

  • How do I sort the contacts (name and first name)?

  • This one no, but the Non-Camera version of BlackBerry Classic suppots CDMA.

  • Is that phone support CDMA network...???

  • Optimizie your BlackBerry apps that are running in background by checking their permissions. Even if they are closed, some BlackBerry apps are running in background consuming CPU, RAM and battery!

  • You can find Facebook Messenger in BlackBerry World here Also check here And have a look here I can tell you for sure the fact that in Amazon App Store there is Skype for BlackBerry

  • Can u explain more? Do you run on 4G? How about bluetooth? Screen brightness n etc.

  • I have full problem with battery only 10 h with no using full on net.

  • well the device is very good looking n well crafted also the speakers r very good loud & clear. i used both the android & iOS systems so i was disappointed about some things when i hold the device: Both the BB world store & amazon app stores are very poor in apps like for instance i didnt find the Facebook messenger app which i use so much to make calls, also the skype to contact with my family & friends more over if i wanted to download this apps i need to make some side loads even so some apps didn't work like fb messenger & youtube, also the point which i liked The FM radio it actually great to have it but i wasn't able to record any media from it. so my advice to make it a perfect device is to make its app store wider to have apps that anybody uses nowadays.

  • On normal plan n wifi is good enough

  • Just updated to 10.3 and now the camera won't start working. Please helpT.T

  • Does it required bb plans or email can be used on wifi

  • go for blackberry q10

  • BB10 OS is able to run MOST of android apps. Some of them will work fine some don't - Keep in mind that we are talking about BlackBerry OS and not Android, therefore the fact that a BB10 OS can run Android applications is a bonus. I don't have to many android apps installed into my BB, but applications that I have installed on my Classic run smoothly. You can download and install Android apps from Amazon AppStore, or you can download android apps line .apk from a third party website and then install it on your Classic. BB10 OS (including BlackBerry Classic) can operate with regular APN Internet. YOU DON'T NEED BLACKBERRY APN INTERNET for it. e-Mail, BBM, BlackBerry World, Internet Browser will work fine with regular APN Internet. Of course, if you have a BES server and you wanna link your BlackBerry to that server you can do it without any problems.

  • Just wanted to know if I can download android apps like True caller, Ola apps etc which is normally not possible. Also they say we do not need BB services like the earlier ones . pl clarify- Have a liking for BB but forced to look for Android phones

  • As I already said: BlackBerry Classic can run social media appa like, twitter, facebook, whatsapp, BBM, etc. Also you mine did come with Box and DropBox, for cloud storage and backups, already installed. You don't need BIS for Classic, because BB10 OS will wotk with regular (standard) APN Internet just as any other phone (Nokia, LG, Samsung, Apple) and because of that BlackBerry does not support anymore BIS for BB10 OS. Main camera is 8 Mpx / 1080p - Second camera is 2Mpx / 720p. Both cameras are ok. Not brilliant, but decent cameras if you need to make some pictures. Phone total internal memory is 16GB, an user have access to about 10GB, but Classic will support an external memory card up to 128GB. Phone's native browser is surprisingly fast.The PHONE IS FAST DOES NOT CRASH, LAG OR RESTART and you don't have to worry about viruses on BlackBerry OS. Of course, never say never but the chances are very, very slim. Also BB10 OS is able to run most of android apps, because it has an emulator that will let you install android apps from Amazon AppStore or download the .apk form internet and then install it on your Classic. Bottom line: Does it wotrh? Yes it does! I have quit Android for BB10 OS and I am pretty sure (something like 99,99%) that I will never go back to Android. If BlackBerry will quit developing BB10 OS, I will go for Windows Phone, but I will never come back to Android.

  • I own a BlackBerry Classic for about 1 year as my main phone and did not had any problems with it like: restart, reset, resoft, freeze, etc. Yes, you can have social media apps on Classic and battery life is pretty close to what producer say.

  • Both Facebook and WhatsApp do work on BlackBerry Classic with regular APN Internet. Sorry for the delay.

  • Can you run a Microsoft Exchange email account on this Blackberry without having to load software on the server?

  • when you want a phone must first pay before commenting

  • Thanks..(:

  • hi, i have been using it since may 2015 as a work phone, great battery life & stable, i recommend

  • Hello, I'm wondering if the BlackBerry Classic users can help me I am looking to perches a new phone,so I have been looking at the classic but ,I was wondering if someone can help .I need to know if the internet works well,does it freeze or just reboot without a reason,is there any trouble when using BIS or Wi-Fi mobile hotspot,is the battery life good,How does it handel social media like BBM, Twitter,facebook,whatsapp,How is the memory and camera and And overall would you recommend it?.

  • DL Face10

  • FB app on the BB is not good. Videos do not play. can scroll only a little and the news feeds ends.

  • Hi, I'm in the market for a new phone and I have been looking at the BlackBerry Classic,so far I like what I see but with past BlackBerry experiences,I don't know I currently have the BlackBerry 9720 and it is not a good phone in my experience, I have had so much trouble with it so definitely not a good choice that's the reason that ,I don't want to make that same mistake,I have been looking into the reviews but still have some questions about some things.. Like is the internet fast enough,does this phone freeze and just reboot for no reason,how good is the battery life,and can it handed social media like Twitter,facebook,whatsapp and bbm well or will it freeze, And How is the memory and camera. So please help me if you know..(:

  • You can always use your banks website

  • Why everybody repeating like mantra "Blackberry is good for business and productivity". Its lacks so m,any application and finance and banks, even some own Canadian banks not support BB OS, so I don't see any productivity and business here. It don't have removable battery anymore, shitty navigation (so necessary for business peoples) etc, so stop this BS, its not productive phone.

  • Speakers are awesome.Remind me my old nokia phone.Totally a worthy phone. This phone is not made for those kids who are craze of games and hard use. specially Built for Gentleman. My rating 9/10. Hatz off Blackberry:)

  • I have used this Blackberry Classic for a while and have to say that this phone is just pure and classic.Got in love with this Phone. Specially designed for business peoples.It's main highlight is Physical qwerty keyboard which makes easy for sending mails,chatting and other purpose.Battery lasts for more than a day.Camera is good.Twitter,facebook,whatsapp all works fine.And Optical trackpad is something that you will surely love.Speakers are

  • I'm planning to buy a blackberry classic without having a experience of using a blackberry..... I'm a Nokia Lumia user ... Can you please tell me about using internet, what's app and facebook.... If it is not applicable in this phone then in which blackberry model can I have all these facilities in a budget of 10000 rupees to 15000 rupees . Please reply

  • Hello Marius, do you know any Blackberry's official data sheet or comminucation where it is written that the Blackerry Classic can work with a BIS plan? I do have a BIS data plan - with phone minutes, and I cannot make my blackberry classic receive BIS data. It only works in WiFi so is very important to know if the company (RIM) is saying so because the cel phone company (in this case Telefónica) says that the phone is not prepared to receive that kind of info.. Please Can you help me?

  • Use promo code gxgvvmfab on shopBlackBerry.com to get 15 % off on this phone

  • This phone is great.Specially if you have to send lots of messages answering multiple calls and ... . Designed for work or lets say its not designed for playing games and other stuff . It's a Phone

  • I have and both working

  • Can anyone tell me,led working with full charge of phone in blackberry classic

  • $1000.

  • I want this phone 70k water proof, quad core 2.7 ghz,3gb ram,32gb memory/32 SD card,400/50 Mbps,3600mAh battery ,16 megapx back camera,5 mp front cam, 96db audio,450 adreno,6.0 marshmallow android,4.5 Bluetooth, fast charger full in 10 minutes,

  • Ya bro you continue convincing yourself that. You buy a blackberry to make money....ya bro, thats it, your on cloud 9.

  • True.

  • Bro, BlackBerry terminals are pure business phone. You don't buy a BlackBerry just to use torrents, WhatsApp or gaming. You buy a BlackBerry for: Productivity, Stability, Security, Privacy, Manage your business and Make Money.

  • is utorrent works on blackberry classic

  • The Z30 it is a full touchscreen phone, the Classic it is a combination of touchscreen and qwerty keyboard. The main differences between BIS/BES aka APN BlackBerry and standard APN Internet are Security of transmissions and Data Compression. That's why BlackBerry services are banned in some countries - Because secret services do not have any control over BlackBerry Servers. Data Compression - I remeber, back at the beginning of 2000, when I fist used BlackBerry, my subscription plan included at that time 5MB data traffic for emails over APN BlackBerry and back then I hand months when I was using about 3 ou&#539; of 5 MB due the BlackBerry server high compression rate. Data Compression is very usefull when you are in roamning.

  • Had this Q20 Classic for a while, went to China and US back and forth, I can use both CDMA SIM in China & GSM SIM! Phone is Perfect except not much application compare to IOS & ANDROID. One thing about Blackberry amaze me was its security, I tested out with a friend's friend in China who work in the "HACKING & LISENING" Department of the Chinese Government, he told us that for some reason when you shut off the GPS they can't locate the phone, even you use all three China Carrier SIM, the Blackberry Security somehow blocks it, at the same time, when Security in the Blackberry Apps were turn on, they could not hear anything but Hissing Noise, they said they will try to find out the reason! Well, this is the best security phone I use ever! Not letting those Chinese AH invade my privacy! I give a 100 Stars for BlackBerry!

  • Hi I am not at all into all these terms ect. ect. Can anyone explain what is the impact of not having BIS on the phone? Used to have the Z30 what difference will it make?

  • Worst phone of the year... Good for nothing...

  • I've used my Blackberry classic for like 3months time and it is absolutely amazing! no problems at all no freezing and bettery life is incredible it took me 16 hours to drained the battery. Despite that, applications such as facebook or wechat is nearly unusable keeps on crashing whenever i'm using it. just create a shortcut through the browser for facebook and it fixes everything but for wechat nahhh, forget about it. overall i would rate this phone 8/10 and yes i'm very happy for having this phone. Would recommend you guys to get one! i used to be a iphone 5 user and yes blackberry classic killed it!

  • Did you made some updates recently and / or had installed some android apps on you BlackBerry device? I am not very sure but the problem may be that another app is accessing the camera, in the background, after some updates. Have a look into Security Settings > Security and Privacy > App Permissions, and try switch off all apps that are allow to use camera. The last solution will be Hard Reset your BlackBerry!

  • Hello, My blackberry q20 cant vibrate need help

  • I need help. my camera can't start.

  • how to have dubizzle application on blackberry classic....

  • Please my Blackberry Classic camera can't be started. I have tried but the message is "the camera can't be started". Plz I need help.

  • Never had any bluetooth problems with my old World edition. Regretfully changed for a Q9000 which had serious compatibility Bluetooth problems. Hopfully changed for a Classic, but Bluetooth problems remained unchanged. Unable to manage and main and maintain reliable pairing and phone files transfers, for 2 different family cars, (2015 Toyota Camry XLE and 2013 Ford Edge SEL). Shamefully, my Blackberry Classic must be completely erased from both cars bluethooth systems, every 8 to 10 weeks and paired again. Troubles such as random pairing failure and increasing non transfer of all phone files start after 3 or 4 weeks and reach total Bluetooth pairing failure, this generally after 8 or 10 weeks. It heard that lots of BlackBerry owners encounter the same problems. It is not surprising that BlackBerry is loosing all their clients. For my business PIN safe communications where essential, but we will find other ways with better phones...

  • Music unknown, videos no problem

  • 4G it is mainly used for data services aka internet. If you don't have 4G coverage in your area or 4G signal is very weak and the phone struggles to connect to a 4G cell, you can setup your BlackBerry to choose and use 3G network only for a better stand-by. In terms of battery autonomy it is better to have a full 3G signal instead of 1 or 2 lines of 4G signal. The phone effort to keep the network alive is less in this case.

  • is 4g 3g and 2g makes batter life better or 3g 2g only?

  • I need a free program to vibrate when call is connected not a trial any ideas ?? can anyone one also give me a link for cracked programs for blackberry classic

  • Thanks a lot. I had the same concern and your answer helped me to make my decision in buying this device.

  • still waiting for the white version to arrive in Canada (if it every will...)

  • yes

  • Please confirm photo transfer, music file transfer, video transfer is possible through bluetooth in blackberry classic.

  • thanks a lot for the info romano.

  • photo transfer , music file transfer , video transfer through bluetooth is possible with blackberry classic ?

  • This is a best phone I ever had! ... and it is also best Blackberry I ever had. Fast, user friendly, has all blackberry functions you like so much in Blackberry, like physical keypad, easy mailing ets, plus all functionality of modern smart phone but much, much better than any Samsung or IPhone. Brilliant display, battery that hold for 3 days and many more... It is also supporting 4G mobile service. Highly recommended.

  • My BlackBerry Classic HTML5 browser test results

  • Viber is designed for such small screen. You cannot press buttons at dialogs because of this.

  • 16 hours with enabled data

  • its fast enough, as for facebook app, well to admit its not so good. so what I usually do is I use the browser version and add it as a icon to my home screen

  • Hello. I have been a user of BB for a long time before i got samsung galaxy S4, and now i am going back to the Blackberry classic (because of the physical keyboard). When i was reading the comments, i was wondering if the browser is ok (fast enough)? And if the Facebook app is ok (this is the only social media i use)? Thank you for the answers :)

  • How long does your battery last

  • Thanks for the feedback. Guess I'll just have to live with the delay. Perhaps BB will address the issue in the near future. Merry Christmas!

  • Which one are you using? is it blackberry android?

  • Facebook in blackberry phones are slow and gets posts delayed. Even mine.

  • Wish the Classic had Android OS like the Priv. Anyways, am glad to have a Classic (my third BB). Nothing compares to a physical keyboard and for those who don't have the time or the inclination to try out the "more-than-I-can-use-in-my-lifetime" apps; this is a perfectly good phone.

  • I have a question for someone.... I noticed on my Classic that Facebook would not update very often. For example, when I would open the FB app, it would only show a few posts from the past couple of hours, as opposed to posting up-to-the-minute posts/updates, as the FB app does on my iPhone. Can someone help me with this?

  • Hey bud, actually the Classic or any BB10 device runs without the Blackberry Line you had in the older OS BB7 and below. You can use wifi or cellular connectivity. Email works flawlessly, as well as browser, BBM, and podcasts too, over wifi or cell. No additional BB services needed. I had the BB Torch 9100 and I remember Podcasts, browser, email, BBM, and BB App World would not work without the BB Service line haha. I had to use Opera Mini

  • Other 1 is microphone

  • Does the blackberry classic have the same issue with internet/mail like the Curve 9360 running BB OS 7.0? The internet on Curve 9360 would work spuriously without the BBIS/wifi only. Opera Mini, Viber, podcasts does not work without the BBIS. I wonder if these new models with BB OS 10.0 have same issues, or would work flawlessly on wifi only like the androids. Your comments will be highly appreciated.

  • In order to install and use WhatsApp on BlackBerry 10, you will need to have the BlackBerry 10 Software Release 10.0.10.82 or later, otherwise known as BB OS Version 10.0.10.648. Yes, whatsapp will function on BlackBerry Classic. Yes, BlackBerry Classic can operate with regular APN Internet data plan. You don't have to pay for APN BlackBerry aka BIS or BES.

  • Any body can confirm , whether whatsapp is working in blackberry q20. Sim base Internet "package data" is comfortable with this phone. Please confirm I want to purchase this phone.

  • WhatsApp is working.

  • Just in case newbies like me want to get Android Playstore on BB 10 device, I restarted device afterwards just to make sure all is fully installed. Be patient with installing but remember you only install these apps once then your up and running,,no different to new Android phone where it takes couple hours to set up from new.

  • Glad to have a button phone again, got this off mate he is getting Priv. It took 32 minutes to security wipe back to factory settings which is some massive security wipe but it is a BlackBerry after all. Just learning about these 3 APK's to download so Playstore is available, I remember doing this earlier this year with a Q10. Feels so good pressing real buttons again. The Priv misses out the send/end keys which I want. He was using a 128gb card so know it works fine. Must test more over weekend for cam/video/microphone/audio quality etc.

  • I feel so proud to own this phone I love it.I have My 9900 Back and even MORE. I've Been using The Blackberry Classic for 3 months Now.All smiles. Thanks Blackberry

  • i want this nextyear spects,3gb ram,guadcore 2.7ghz android 5.3,64gb storage,96dsb audio,20.7mp rear,5mp front,3500 battery,fastcharging,68 waterproof,4g-300/50 mbps,w/ ringke fushion smoke case..

  • One, the right one is the speaker and the left one is the main microphone.

  • How many speakers does the blacberry classic have? I can see 2 but only 1 is working.

  • Bought this one. Trust me its a perfect device with a excellent battery life.

  • i need one of this but waterproof

  • NO IT IS NOT AN ANDROID! Blackberry Classic it'a a proper Blackberry device powered by Blackberry 10 OS, and yes, it can work with BIS, BES or standard APN Internet.

  • is it a anroid phone and can it work with bis

  • marvelous ..... super like

  • Blackberry Classic is compatible with HD Voice technology. If your network provider is offering HD Voice, sound quality will be very good.

  • Pebble + Talk2Watch app are pretty much fully functional.

  • this phone is really awesome....

  • i want a waterproof,dustproof,and charging battery through wi-fi wireless for this

  • can i know that, which smart watch is compact able for bb classic.

  • i'm waiting a water proof for this!!

  • Hey can anyone tell me how is the audio quality via headphones in this phone like is loud enough and how is the clarity of sound.

  • Awesome Phone

  • very good phone

  • im waiting for the water proof for this.when?

  • Thanks for the replies, i ordered for this phone and it will arrive in a few days... :D

  • Amazon apps will lag too much on blackberry classic phones. Because amazon apps are developed for amazon fair phone... Almost can't use any amazon apps on blackberry classic phone...

  • I finally bought the Blackberry Classic for my partner. None of the stores, kept the Blackberry, so we had to order it without trying it out in real life. It was a real leap of faith, but I am glad it paid off and it is a very good phone. My partner can't handle touchscreen phone and still loves her old Blackberry. I am glad Blackberry had the confidence to push forward a new product. Her old phone struggled with Internet. So I am there is a new Blackberry to meet modern challenges. My first impressions is that it is a brilliant phone. I have tried it out and overall I am very happy. The battery life is brillient. Camera and Video are good. There are two ways to get apps. One is the Blackberry Apps store and the other are the Amazon App store, which store Android apps (not all the Android apps are there, nearly all worked, a few had minor issues, which I am going to report to the App developers, so they get feedback and release updates Apps). The phone is a little wider then say a Blackberry curve (just in case there are any lady's with small hands)....

  • "Planning to buy this phone for my dad... does it support whatsapp, viber and other social android apps? how's the battery life and the call quality??" Blackberry have spend a lot of time perfecting this phone before releasing it. They learnt from their previous mistake. There are two places where you can get Apps for the Blackberry Classic. One is the usual Blackberry App store, so you will find WhatsApp there. The other places is the Amazon App store (which stocks Android apps, however it does not have all the apps from Google Play.). You will find Viber is on Amazon App Store. It is a well made phone. It is a little different from the previous Blackberry, but on the whole a great phone. Battery life is great. I used it an entire it continuously to take photos and record a music concert and battery life was great.

  • Yes your rite, we have to buy blackberry classic or passport for only call, text and e-mail... sooooooooooo great phone... So that people are rushing to buy blackberry phones... Very good smartphone... Such an great innovation wow mind blowing... Blackberry classic phone will take 5 seconds to give search results in contact app, such an great innovation I ever saw in any phone...

  • Yeah its very good phone. except fb messenger all android app work perfectly. sound quality is awesome.

  • I want to buy a bb not for applications but for whatsapp and emails and bbm only. I have 2000 bbm. Because cant approove anymore invitasion i delete some cOntact. I need bb that can have lots and lits of contacts and i Lso have more than a thousand whatsapp contact. Many messages me every minute. My other blackberry hangs a lot. Will this one be good enough for me?

  • BlackBerry phones are not intended for entertainment and multimedia. There are social media native BlackBerry apps like facebook, twitter, foursquare, linkedin, etc and you can import others from android via amazon maket, or by downloading .apk apps and install them into you phone. If you father is a hardcore social media and multimedia type of person, you better buy him an android instead of BlackBerry!

  • Because security costs and BlackBerry services are not for kids who plays Candy Crush or Angry Birds. BIS, BES, BBM and BlackBerry e-Mail Client are using exclusively BlackBerry servers and an encrypted connections. That is why BlackBerry is banned by secret services in some countries - Using only BlackBerry servers, they don't have any control on it. Anyway, BB10 OS is running with basic APN internet, like any other phone. You dont't need APN BlackBerry to access the internet.

  • Planning to buy this phone for my dad... does it support whatsapp, viber and other social android apps? how's the battery life and the call quality??

  • why internet cost too much high in black berry

  • that's cute...

  • Try to optimize you BB and by that I mean shutting down apps that are running in background and you don't need them. Apps like, facebook, twitter, blackberry world, blackberry meetings, blackberry blend, blackberry link, box, BBM, etc, etc.

  • Can you please help me how to install Axis Bank and OLA Cabs apps on my blackberry passport I want those apps very badly... I've installed google play store.. I've downloaded axis bank app from play store but app is not working... I'm getting the error message like "Axis Bank app will not work without google play services app" Google play store app won't install on blackberry10 phones... Please help if you know how to install Axis bank and OLA cabs app on blackberry 10 phones... ESSENTIAL APPS ARE VERRY IMPORTANT IN EVERY SMARTPHONES...

  • i love this phone, for those who hated it and compares it to apple and android phones, well this isn't a toy, its a professional business class phone for successful people :)

  • am using the blackberry classic for 5 month, its very good, i advise, major apps are available on blackberry world, for other apps you can use amazon store, its not that fast compared to iphone, but its stable, doesnt hang compared to BB OS 7 so if you are not a gamer, you should buy this device, why to pay more for iphone or samsung?

  • Blackberry world is suffering from lack of essential apps... If we install android apps, then it will lag too much. Because android apps are designed for android phones. Android apps are not developed for blackberry 10 phones.. Some android apps won't work without google play services app. Missing essential apps like: ola cabs, axis bank, uber, shareit!, Viber, GOOGLE MAPS, HDFC bank, Tata sky etc..

  • I bought the Classic (via Amazon) when it first launched, but returned it. At the time, I didn't feel like I was getting enough out of it to justify its hefty (for me) price tag. Now, here I am, many months later - and I rebought the phone. This time, VERY slightly used, from Amazon for $260. I'm keeping it and I'm beyond happy. Why? Because I use my phone, first and foremost, as a PHONE and a communication device. There is simply no other phone that handles calls, messages, and emails quite like this one. The Passport is too big/oddly shaped for me (I'm a woman with average-sized hands), so the Classic was my choice. I do basic social networking. I do not need a bunch of apps on my phone I'll never use - and if I want to watch movies, I have a TV and a computer. The camera is serviceable. I have installed a functioning Google Play Store on the Classic using instructions found online at Blackberry's most popular fan site. Honestly, with the Play Store added, I am not missing any apps I'd really like, except for a standalone FB Messenger. That being said, FB messenger is already integrated well into the Hub. The only thing missing is the ability to use stickers. The build quality on this phone is nothing short of amazing. Once you acclimate yourself to its gestures, BB10 is a superb OS for navigating around. If you want a phone to play games, stream music/watch movies, this is NOT the phone for you. If, OTOH, you juggle several email addresses, social networking, texts, etc. and want a very efficient way to manage them, give the BlackBerry Classic a try.

  • I've been using BB classic for almost two months now and ever since i've updated the latest blackberry os10.3.2474 the battery life is getting really poor as in i put on the table with wifi connected without using it at all battery just drain like that. Anyone experienced it? need help a.s.a.p thanks.

  • The Classic brings perfect design, but the cpu is far too slow. Terrible experience when making a search. Dual core was a dumb choice. No excuse.

  • The navigation is pretty fast. It's a 4G LTE. I being having the phone for a week now and its pretty cool, do not believe the negative stories that people describe of Blackberry phones.

  • Here are my BlackBerry Classic HTML5 browser test results My BlackBerry Classic scored 461 points ou&#539; of 555...

  • Hey morning, actually the browser. It can feel "clunky" which I can say the same for the iPhone safari browser, it is not smooth feeling like the Android GS6 browser. That being said, the Blackberry browser is incredibly powerful and can handle everything. With me I use MANY browser tabs at a time. I find that Safari and Chrome cant handle as many tabs and either crash or refresh the browser and the tabs. I find that the Blackberry browser handles multiple tabs fairly well! Another cool thing, something somewhat basic, but yet not an option for many, is YouTube on the browser. You can load youtube, play video on the browser, say you are working out, you load a music video and you just want to hear the song, you lock your phone, video continues to play on youtube in the background, no extra apps needed, plus downloading videos is just as simple as it is on Chrome on Android

  • I heard about this phone, but I heard about one thing that I am much concerned of: browser which is so slow....would any of you tell me about this? Would you recommend it to someone who wants to check news constantly? Thanks, SM

  • Surprisingly no. I compare it to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 5s on iOS 8.4 (which runs smoother than the Phone 6), It truly is multi tasking at its best. I do notice a small delay when swiping screens. Like if I swipe rightthere is like a nano-second of delay. GS6 and iPhone much faster of course but BB rocks, no lags no freeze either and even the browser can handle everything

  • this phone can select the different style vibrate notification?

  • is there any lag when using it?

  • everything is great , one thing. why is this rocking SD S4 plus? i have many social apps that is heavy enough to runs with.. I don't want to spent more money to get the passport just for looking the performance upgrade.. dayum

  • BlackBerry Classic is amazing..Size, appearance, hardware and OS perfect. Keeps you going IF you are a business person. Simply a SMART phone for SMART people... If you're not SMART enough, go for Droid. I'll stick with this. No issues if you know how to use it. PERIOD!

  • BlackBerry classic is best for communication. Don't buy if you are crazy in games. Feel it! You love it.

  • A few simple words about BB Classic: More I use it more I like it

  • I think blackberry has the best screen for reading in sunlight. Besides blackberry I have samsung note 4 which is great for S pen features and a great camera but reading in sunlight is very difficult. Setting the brightness to max gives little help but surely not even close to blackberry.

  • I bought this phone 2 months ago. I am very pleased with the operating system. Although I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S and I worked on Android, the BB is much better. First of all, I can send and receive emails very easy from Yahoo, Gmail and dedicated servers. You can write an email very easy and attach everything. The text editing software included is very easy to handle and you can write a text almost as in Microsoft Office Word (you can see formating options of the text). In the case of Blackberry, the fear is related to the apps. Now, I will write a list with the apps instaled in my phone: Blackberry World-dedicated blackberry apps. appstore-apps free from amazon (here you find much more apps than in Bworld) docs to go, remember, facebook, twitter, linkedln, calculator, evernote, adobe reader, youtube, box, dropbox, whatsapp, blackberry travel, accuweather, wikipedia, fancytran, corky notes, skype, teamviewer, pinterest, candy crush saga, candy crush soda, waze, booking.com, tripscanz, shazam, viber, temple run2, temple run, easy unrar lite. I use these apps frequently. The battery is ok, all day long with internet conection active. Ok, the camera is not as good as a Samsung Galaxy (A5, S3, etc). But you can manage also with BB. The texting is very easy. Until now (after 2 months) I didn't find something bad about this phone (ok, I can add here the camera which is medium, but this is a business phone).

  • Great phone, great battery life. Perfect phone love it

  • love this phone....very happy

  • do you bathe with your phone?

  • make this a water proof! and 5 billion people around the globe get this!

  • yes this phone is great! the problem is..not water proof!!!!

  • You have all the infos that you need and specs on this BlackBerry Classic dedicated page. What do you wanna know? The Classic it's a proper BlackBerry phone. If you don't know what a BlackBerry is and what a BlackBerry can do, then don't buy one!

  • I've been a heavy Apple user for the last 6 years, and while I have nothing but good things to say about Apple, I found that I missed the simplicity and elegance of Blackberry (as well as physical controls), so I decided to give them another shot, and I'm very pleased with this device. Yes, the hardware isn't state-of-the-art, nor is the app selection very large, but I'm in it for the durability and productivity; it's comfortable knowing that my phone won't disintegrate if dropped from an altitude of more than 3 inches. Average battery life is easily 1.5 days, for moderate, mixed use, and over 1 day for heavy use. I would highly recommend this device to those who seek a different mobile experience, and who don't live vicariously through their mobile devices. Blackberry is for getting the job done, and getting back to living life.

  • My friends ... give me information about black berry

  • Believe me I've tried lot's of different devices and the predictive text of BB's leaves the rest very wanting. as mentioned by another the address book is also the best you'll use. BB's are for communicating not playing games.

  • Blaçkberry has the best Address Book. It really helps business people. No other OS offers such awsome feature. Students and non business people may not require such fantastic contact manager but for business this is a great help.

  • I have the Blackberry Classic, just bought recently. Like any phone, it takes a little time to get round to using it, and once you have, it is quite a gem of a mobile to have. I bought it for several reasons..its speed, keys (I am a fan of the key as I love quick dial which I use a lot and I can see text where as with Samsung, no keys, plus very hard to see the alphabet ( index of names) when you need to dial a number urgently. There are a lot of good features with the Blackberry, and I still prefer it over the Samsung even though apps on Samsung are available in a wide variety. Blackberry has many apps you will like too, I like the world clock feature which also shows the weather conditions in each country on your list. It also has a mobile doctor feature.. not tried that though. It doesn't haven't Instagram but it does have a similar one of its own called iGram, you can download apps like Photo shakes, Skpe, YouTube, Facebook ( something I don't use) various messengers, and WhatsApp, it has a compass and so forth. Whereas on other phones you have Memo, this one comes under the title ' Remember' and there you will find all your memos, tasks and even tags, organized. You can even make voice notes. In many ways I find it better than Samsung and it suits what I need. The only two thing that annoyed me was getting use to the compose feature, now I am used to the features, it is okay now. It is a great phone really. The speed is amazing. The other thing, was the flimsy inserts for the sim card and SD card, you have to be careful not to lose it but then you have to actually use this special key instrument they give you to press it open. Just wondering if they left it as it was with BB bold or Torch, it would have been better. One thing you should know is that you can't remove the battery, which doesn't bother me really anyway. There is still a lot more I am discovering. You can use the speed dials for names or for places you want to go to on your phone like browser, clock and whatever. Speed dials... are from A-Z.. for me that is a great bonus-another reason why I like the speed dials! I just click and not have to strain my eyes to find a name. The battery will weakened by the end of the day BUT unlike other phones, it gives you a little reserved power until you recharge it and it won't cut you off as the previous Blackberry did. By the end of the day anyway I usually recharge. If you want to recharge faster, then a car recharger speeds it up a bit.. that's it my tip anyway. Apart from that, it is a great mobile and I love mine. Of course you can touch & slide to see icons on your phones, so you have the best of both worlds in that you have the key pad as well.

  • Hi - I really would like to get this phone but there is one absolute must: excellent battery life! I've had BB's in the past (pre Bold) that could last over two days on a single charge. So very interested in hearing of your experiences.

  • Problem with the Z3 is that it is not very robust, glass back and front as well as flimsy charging port covers.

  • I got really frustrated by my blackberry classic. It got great QWERTY keyboard which is great and efficient, and design is great. BUT it works so slowly for me that I can't bear it. So my advice is, if you want a smartphone which can cover all your need in daily life, don't get this one. If you need it for work only and will be having a smart phone, definitely get it!

  • Baterry sucks big time !!! 6h charge (PC or wall socket charge) , up to 30h autonomy...without WIFI, BT or any other connection.

  • Speaker is very loud I like it

  • Never say never, but its very unlikely for virus to sneak in into Blackberry.

  • Then... go for Passport

  • is very nice, i have used it for almost 6 month and no problems with that

  • Hi,may i ask if the blackberry classic is capable of having a virus?like android? I had the note 5 and i already installed a lot of anti virus to guard my phone.

  • How is the sound quality on the BB Classic? Interested in buying my grandma one, but I need a phone that is loud so that she can hear it ring etc?

  • Nice to hear that... .may i ask how about the keyboard?does the letter of the keyboard fade?after a long time use?

  • I'm a BlackBerry Classic owner and I can say I love the keyboard. Also, with the keyboard, there is a smaller display, giving you more battery life (at the compromise of less screen space). I personally like my phone very much!

  • Thanks marius... .thorn between the classic and the z30.. .:(

  • I have my BlackBerry Classic from the beginning of this year, I use it every day and the keyboard looks ok! Maybe after a very looong period of intensive use, the keyes will eventually fade.

  • Hi guys,may i ask if the letters of the keyboard of the blackberry classic easily fade off?the colors? Somebody told me that after a long use of the keyboard the pront of the keyboard easily fade off like nokia and samsung etc. Is it true guys?

  • Hi. Dear I so much luv Blackberry no matter what I don't think I can quit making use of Blackberry. Am content with it...

  • Hi everybody!. I am Arnab from Kolkata, India. I presently have a Blackberry 9790 model. Its been 3.5 years that i have been using it now. Only problem i face is that the internet speed i get is so pathetic that i am not able to use any app or GPS etc. I had installed Uber app but had to delete it since i could not use ti for super low internet access speed. i dont know whether the problem is with the phone/handset or with my service provider. Anyways, i would like to now switch to Blackberry Classic. Those of you who are already using the BB Classic, can you please give your feedback as to how it is? Regards, Arnab Chakraborty Mail to - [email protected]

  • for asia people hand, it is too wide... 65 mm better...

  • Any one who is smart enough will go for blackberry without any complaints. Unless u are not the classy person who is after gamming et choose other products. Nno one is forcing u to buy BlackBerry piecee off

  • Dude, do some researches before talking crap. BlackBerry 10 OS is not android man. It is able to run Android Apps because BlackBerry 10 OS has an android emulator that offers you the chance to run Android Apps as a bonus. BlackBerry Classic is a proper BlackBerry powered by BB 10 OS.

  • What the hell are you saying man and Who Are You Arguing With? First of all not BlackBerry dictates BlackBerry APN Data Plans. That is your provider's marketing policy.

  • Please bb come back to ur unlimited plan on os 10.3... Pls help us in south african.

  • Hie ther, plizz help, wanna buy a new phone so m thinking between bb classic and sony z3 compact.so which one is better

  • You see.

  • Blackberry fuck up seriously.. Every device ever created has a purpose... Far back.. But now..I thinks some of this fone manufacturing company have lost.. Lost what they stand for. What I do not like is bb is been. A follower of google andriod.. I think all the workers of bb should be fired...because they don't have a purpose for their brand... And two if I want to play a game I will buy xbox 360 or one.. So pleAse bberry should stop been a follower of google android please.. I don't want to buy the rubbish they call bb os10.3...

  • I have had the Blackberry Bold ( still use it as back up phone), and have the Blackberry Torch as my main, both great phones ( give reasons in a minute) and now I have changed my main phone to BB Classic- a gift. I have tried other phones but nothing beats the speed of Blackberry phones, no lagging etc. when opening anything even web pages. Most of all I like phones with keyboards, but both the Blackberry Torch and Blackberry Classic have touch screen and keyboards-best of two worlds so to say. I am not much of a game player , if at all, and these if I play, it will be on a Ipad not a mobile. Now, for previous BB holders there are some points you should know. The BB classic needs some time to get use too just like any other mobile, You swipe up to open, you swipe down to get access to all settings and wife, you swipe right to get main menu icons, you swipe, anyway you will get the hand of its use once you start playing.. only thing that annoyed me is, I kept pressing 'call' unknowingly' when I really wanted to check messages. That is normal and will take time to get use to using it. The one thing I don't like, is that you have to use a special key provided to unlock both sim card and SD card slots, if you lose that teeny key, guess you would have to use a pin. It would have been nice if BB added a spare one just in case we lost it. Also, the whole slide piece ( very tiny indeed) that holds the sim card, can come out fully-so that is flimsy, so if you lose that, I guess it will render phone useless.. no spare either. One special feature it has, is that is has speed dials for the alphabet not numbers, so you can click specific letters to open up menu, texts, launch browser, add a task or note, and even assign contacts. I like that it has the alphabet rather than numbers-thus, providing extra speed dials. These are two things I wish they left normal--maybe they have a reason for it, if so I have yet to find out. Otherwise, phone itself it pretty excellent and main reasons I love BB is that is is a very fast mobile and I am a fan of the keyboard. That's all I can tell you for now, as still new to it. Hope this helps for anyone thinking of buying it.

  • where is the water proof for this?

  • Daniel, BB Z10 is a great phone, but BB Z30 and Classic offer a lot more in hardware.

  • If you have a BlackBerry phone that runs BB10 OS, all you need to do is configure BlackBerry email client with your UserName and Password for you email account (in your case gmail), like in Android, iOS, Windows Phone. No special actions is needed in this case. For more infos check your BlackBerry User Guide! If you have an old BlackBerry phone that runs BB7 OS or older, in this case you need BIS or BES aka BlackBerry APN Internet. I hope you understand what I am talking here. Also, if you work in a company and your company uses BES or BIS, and wanna use their mail server, ask your sys admin to help you with that!

  • i have blackberry phone user i want to see our email via blackbeery sarvor why can i do ? please tell me that . Thanking you Manoj jain kanpur

  • I have BlackBerry Classic, because I am in love with qwerty keyboard and his Classic shape. It helps me a lot in managing my communication and it does the job great! If you are more familiar with full touch-screen phones, then Z30 may be the solution for you. If you had a BlackBerry in the past, like Bold or Curve, then you may find qwerty keybord a must have and The Classic will be the natural upgrade in this case. Both Classic and Z30 are solid, mature phones, nice build, fine quality with attention to details, because they are BlackBerry phones and not Utok, Allview, Akai...

  • I don't which to pick between BlackBerry Z10 and Classic

  • Hi marius, how about the design which blackberry will you recommend?classic or the z30?

  • Hi blackberry lovers, im confused between the blackberry classic and the blackberry z30,help me guys to decide which blackberry is better for me,im not a gaming like person,i i used my phone to play music,surfing the net like gsmarena,checking facebook.thats it. Im not a game addict. Help me decide what blackberry is suit for me.thanks guys

  • Like its name, The Classic, is a BlackBerry Classic type phone with a combination of touch-screen and qwerty keyboard. Z30 is a full touch-screen phone with a bigger screen then Classic. Sonp it will be something like qwerty keyboard vs full touch-screen, depending on your needs.

  • The classic is amazing, I just got it coming from a Galaxy and im beyond happy. The app store has finally been fixed and loaded with new apps with the help mof the Amazon App store! Get it man, its amazing!

  • Hey POTAM, I actually own three droids; LG G4, HTC One M9, and Samsung Galaxy S6. Alongside with the Blackberry Z30, Q10, Z10 and Classic. And an iPhone 5S 32GB. I am more than happy to answer any questions and even about small minor details. If you are wondering about HTC vs BB Classic, and I notice you said you needed it for watching series, so can I suggest the BB Z30 into the mix? It has a big screen and very smooth phone. All three phones work with SIM Cards GSM. Does Blackberry App World have the app for the series you watch while you had the Blackberry Z10? Or do you watch it on the browser? keep in mind, Android has the official apps for everything. To watch series, I recommend the HTC and BB Z30 as they have large screens. Also the Z30 if you have the BB HDMI cable, you can simply connect it to your HD TV and watching Youtube or Crackle app (movies) on the BB now can be seen in HD on the TV. Both BB and Android have "cast" apps that mirror what you watch into the TV, The browser on the Blackberry to be honest I find it way better than the Android browsers. It has some cool built in features. File managing is easy on both and both support SD cards. And multi-tasking to be fair, Android does a great job specially the HTC, but Blackberry just does it better. :D Android tends to sometimes reload the apps, while I have noticed that BB not just keeps them from reloading but also is able to keep up with multiple browser tabs. One neat thing is that on the BB, while using YouTube on the broswer, it keeps YouTube playing the video even if you go to the next browser or if you go to a different app. Battery life. BB wins. Both the Classic and Z30 last pretty long. Droids tend to run out fairly fast but also charge very fast. One cool thing about HTC is that it has the HTC Sense which is like the Blackberry HUB but for social media & topics. Instead of Messages swiped to the left, you will get all your FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and many other (HTC Sense compatible) social media updates. topics and news mixed into one big "HUB". I find it very cool and love it specially for news updates and for GSM Arena! :D Camera... HTC Camera is superb. It takes excellent pictures both rear camera and the front facing camera totally rocks!!!. Blackberry pictures look very realistic too but it is only 8MP vs 19MP camera and the BB front facing camera is nothing special. Video (and slow mo) recording, HTC and BB both do similar. (iPhone 5S 8MP Slow Mo video recorder is WAY better and smoother than both). BB isnt bad but it is not in the level of HTC. Music: The music player on HTC it has two. The built in music player sounds pretty good and it has HTC Boom (a type of music equalizer that makes the music sound better with ear buds). HTC also has the Google Play Music player.. it does not have music equalizer so the Google Play music tends to sound flat. The Classic/Z30 music player sounds smoother as it has Music Equalizer (the Rock an R&B sound the best). (Note: if you have racing games on the BB, you can play them on the HD TV using the BB Z30 as a controller with a long HDMI cable) So dude pick your options. BB Z30 vs HTC. Classic rocks too the keyboards feels awesome. But it cannot handle games, and the movie streaming apps like Crackle do not function on BB Classic, Youtube on the browser works fine and can also be sent via HDMI cable. But its an excellent phone thats for sure!! Hope my post helps dude and sorry about your loss of the Z10 :(

  • Hi blackberry lovers, im confused between the blackberry classic and the blackberry z30,help me guys to decide which blackberry is better for me,im not a gaming like person,i i used my phone to play music,surfing the net like gsmarena,checking facebook.thats it. Im not a game addict. Help me decide what blackberry is suit for me.thanks guys

  • Not many, because it's a full touchscreen phone. You have Power button, Volume Up / Down and Voice Command Button. Have a look here: gsmarena.com/blackberry_z30-review-1009p3.php

  • My BlackBerry Z10 was stolen yesterday. Right now I'm in a dilemma, confused on the next phone to buy. Either BlackBerry Classic or an Android phone like HTC? Romano please I need your candid & honest opinion. I don't play games with my phone, I only surf the Internet and watch series on it. One more thing Romano, I'm also concerned about the Internet subscription because while I was using the Z10, I was using a Glo sim and with 1k I get 3072MB a month. Please does the subscription also apply to the Classic on Glo line? Please I'm waiting for your quick response

  • My BlackBerry Z10 was stolen yesterday. Right now I'm in a dilemma, confused on the next phone to buy. Either BlackBerry Classic or an Android phone like HTC? Romano please I need your candid & honest opinion. I don't play games with my phone, I only surf the Internet and watch series on it. One more thing Romano, I'm also concerned about the Internet subscription because while I was using the Z10, I was using a Glo sim and with 1k I get 3072MB a month. Please does the subscription also apply to the Classic on Glo line? Please I'm waiting for your quick response

  • to: Marius how many buttons does Z30 have?

  • Thanks marius

  • BlackBerry Z30 is bettter.

  • Hi guys need help, which is better build quality, design and also specs. The blackberry Z10 or the Blackberry Z30? Pls.ans.guys.thanks and god bless us all.

  • With BB10 OS, BlackBerry introduced an Android runtime layer, which allows users to install Android applications on their BlackBerry. In BB10.3 OS you can download an run Android 4.3 apps via Amazon market, apps that can support multi-core CPU. In Amazon you are able to download apps that are compatible with your device. Just like in google play.

  • I use the Blackberry Classic everyday and honestly, that badboy can last. I go days without charging it specially if you do not use it much.

  • No problem Bob. The Z30 is actually a pretty great phone as well I would consider it an good all-touchscreen option. Keyboard-wise, I have never messed with the Passport, but absolutely recommend the Classic :)

  • Hey OVERSEA. Yes. Opera Mini, not sure if that comes for Blackberry.. havent checked but the built in browser is very tough and handles YouTube, video downloads, and many tabs like a BOSS. Nimbuzz is available but not sure how good it is.. Blackberry has apps like FB messenger, Yahoo Messenger and Whats App that SYNC with the Messages app.. you get ALL IMs Texts Email in one app without needing to switch in between apps. Bible Pro app is not free but you can get the Free bible app and it works great on the Z10 and Z30 as they have large screens! Also the photo studio, Blackberry has its own built in software for photo editing that does great however also many are available on the BB App Store

  • Hello romano , Bb classic , how did well in battery backup time ? With heavy usage of internet about 8-9 hrs , 3hrs of calling , little photogrphy & music , 1 hrs of video playback , ? Time strts at 7.am fully charged.. how much it lasts in day ?

  • Hello marius .. Nwdays all andriod apps are 64 bit , but bb classic is 32 bit os . Is classic run smothly those apps , (about 13-14 apps ) NOT GAMES , only apps , like heavy andriod apps of size above 20mb ?

  • What about the battery backup of bb classic ?if i'll do ,, 7-8 hrs of browsing & downloading.

  • Thank you romano, i still not buying the passport... Still considering the classic , maybe i will sell my Q10...

  • I am with you here, but I did not said that you CAN NOT, play games or movies on a BlackBerry with BlackBerry 10 OS. I said that BlackBerry terminal are not intended for multimedia. I find it kinda strange to buy a BlackBerry for gaming or movies.

  • There are a lot of BlackBerry native apps. If can not find one, you can import Android apps via Amazon. Basically with BB 10 OS you can run almost android apps. That is a +1 for BlackBerry: You can have a BlackBerry and an Android inside same device!

  • Did it have free application like opera, nimbuz, whatsapp, photo studio, bible kjv, etc

  • I have a BlackBerry, I can do all those things as android and iPhone do.. play high end games&#1548; watch super HD movies, and even more.. with my Z10! I'm loving it and living with it since 2013!!

  • I have a BlackBerry, I can do all those things as android and iPhone do.. play high end games&#1548; watch super HD movies, and even more.. with my Z10! I'm loving it and living with it since 2013!!

  • LOVE MY CLASSIC, I've havent been a fan off blackberry till the classic, my mates got one and told me it was awesome and fast so i had a go at his and loved it

  • I can't live without my blackberry Classic. For me it is the keyboard keys that makes a huge difference.

  • Yes, you can, but keep in mind that BlackBerry phones are not multimedia intended phones. If you are a hardcore gamer, you may better buy an android phone or tablet. It's kinda awkward to buy a BlackBerry and play games or watch movies on it!

  • Can I play he games on bob classic, and see he movies,images on it?

  • You are a real businessman,all you need just to print documents,or you are receptionist?who print a lot for his boss,no problem,don"t buy BB classic,just buy a good printer.This is a free world,don"t like it don"t get it,but don"t try to convince me BB is outdated phone or OS,I have tow and love it,bcs they do what I need.

  • True, if you like BB, don't buy a ~400 euro BlackBerry Classic just because a guys tells you that you can not print via WiFi or just because it has an old (outdated) app... BTW - On BB10 OS you can import Android apps, like Kingsoft Office, etc Instead, go and spend 900+ euro for "the new" Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, because, the only "new" things in Android, in all these years, was it's name: candy, sandwich, lollypop, jelly, icecream and it's user interface. Therefore ~1000 euro, it's the correct price, if you want something "new" in new being it's name! 1000 euro it is the right price, for a Samsung phone that it's production price is arround 300 euros!

  • See Marius I'm not crying here I'm saying my opinion on outdated blackberry's docs to go app that's it... how to contact blackberry.???? If I call blackberry care they'll tell call your network carrier, if I call network carrier they'll tell blackberry care. Now to whome should I call..??? I bought my classic phone for a retailer... For the features and functionality of the phone we should call blackberry care only not carrier... Such an basic things. Using OUTDATED docs to go blackberry's app add we can't setup document according to A4, letter paper size, no print preview, can't add different types of tables, we can't add graphics, we can't add images in a spreadsheet street or in a document, we can't print a single latter without the help of third party application. This are all basic for the business people.... IF YOU LOVE BLACKBERRY PLEASE DONY BUY IT, BECAUSE AFTER YOU BUY YOU WILL START HATING IT...

  • Parag, Marius said it best. I will say it better. Galaxy Note - Runs Android, very smooth but keep in mind, Android OS has a tendency to age terribly over time and in the past, within a year. However multimedia, games, and social media, Android has prime quality like iOS. Blackberry - The OS is smooth and designed more for multi-tasking and messaging. Blackberry is a bit more organized just limited on apps compared to Android or iOS. Multimedia capabilities of Blackberry are GROSSLY underestimated. Music, Picture, and Video, BB is more than capable of handling them. Gaming is legit just limited on selection. Social Media, if there is a will there is a way, and BB has many multimedia features, Facebook, Twitter, Whats App just to name a few, and these apps connect with Blackberry Hub messaging built in feature which is really great also BB has unofficial Built for Blackberry apps that add more features than the official apps such as Whine for Vine, or IG for Instagram which allow you to save the videos directly from the app or save the pictures. Aside from the many built in features that Blackberry has that do not require additional apps. I am honestly a fan of BOTH. Love iOS Droid and BB.

  • Bob despite what Marius said, I personally did not like the Q10 as I had to use it for a few months coming off from Blackberry Z10 and iPhone 5.. I found the Classic to be one sweet awesome phone. Feels harder than the q10 and heavier and feels good in your hand. It comes with BB OS10.3 and acquires a better music player with music EQ, and runs naturally smooth just like q10. It is not the exact same thing as the q10 and believe me it feels like a completely different phone. One thing though.. do NOT drop this phone as the screen being very "glassy" and the heavy weight on it is just prone to destroying your screen. This phone rocks bro! Classic!! Oh Yeaaah-Dig it!!

  • thank you.. So maybe i will choose passport.. My Q10 is still in good condition...

  • In my opion no its not worth it, unless you are at the end of your contract and looking for a new phone but the Q10 and classic are basically the exact same phone with very minor differences between the two of them that it doesnt make sense to switch unless your Q10 is broken or renewing your contract

  • Yes, BB 10 OS can run most Android apps.

  • It depends on your needs and expectations. It's like, what car is best BMW, Audi or Mercedes. BBOS 10 vs Android: 2 different phones, 2 different targets. Android - Full of bugs, crash, zero optimization, zero stability, -1 security, intended for multimedia and entertainment and gaming. BBOS 10: Secure, stable, optimized, intended for secure and centralized communication.

  • Which phone are good Blackberry Passport or Classic or Samsung galaxy note 4

  • Which phone are good Blackberry Passport or Classic or Samsung galaxy note 4

  • I have tried 3 major os in the world, ios8 at my 5s, bb os10 at my q10, and android lollypop at my Mi4i. Ios is superior at performance, android is highly customiseable. But I must admit all of them can't defeat bb os10 with their blackberry hub for email & attachment handler. Bb hub is amazing universal handler for almost everything, n it can do it with very neat way. Its can save your pdf,doc,xls on specific folder automatically while saving your picture and photo in another folder also. So if u a professional with a lot of deadline ahead u are gonna need bb os10 to get your job done. I'm lookin forward to change to bb classic

  • Hi! Is this version of the OS is compatible with Android ? I need some android apps, like viber and keep safe at most. Thank you!

  • Hi John, Maybe you are enabling all the services, Like wifi, bluetooth, NFC blend service and hotspot in the same time, so in that case it's normal that the battery drain quickly. I hope it helps. I.C

  • blackberry don't forget to send battery fix , software update to blackberry classic fast draining problem. asap

  • BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Classic share the same hardware, but the Classic looks and feels more professional. Classic display 3.5 inches with screen-to-body ratio of 41.18%. Q10 display 3.display with screen-to-body ratio of 38,54%. Classic battery 2515 mAh (non replaceable) vs Q10 battery 2100 mAh. Touch-screen Classic vs Multi-Touch Q10. Storage card up to 32GB for Q10 vs up to 128GB for Classic. Does it worth the change? Yes and No. If you can find a good deal for Classic and wanna replace your used Q10 with a new BlackBerry, yes, it's worth.

  • You got the point there buddy... Duhhhh... So many people with different things to say... People who don't like BB yet they buy one for what purpose? Comparison? By the way... I'm good with my BBClassic

  • If I am using Q10 now, is it worth it to switch to Classic?

  • How about contact BlackBerry and ask them about this issue, instead of crying here about the same bull... How about that? Do you think that someone has the power to update a BlackBerry app? And btw, the Docs-to-Go app that comes by default in BB10 OS in a premium version it and not the freeware one.

  • thank you marius

  • Classic is the natural upgrade for BlackBerry Bold, due to it'a classic qwerty keybord, toolbelt and shape. Passport is much better and it's from another league: better hardware, better camera, better display, more RAM. Better in any way, but you may face problems fitting in your pocket due to it's dimensions.

  • Hi That was perfect. I enjoyed of your comparison. I've got a Blackberry z10 which is my first Blackberry and I love it's BB OS. Again the review was great.

  • Which one i should buy, Classic or Passport? I am BB user since Bold2, Bold4 and Q10...

  • How many hrs. will you charge a blackberry classic

  • My question is simple why blackberry is not updating docs to go app that's it...

  • Your very good at divert the subject by comparing prices between blackberry classic to iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy phones. But I don't know abt Samsung Galaxy phones. See please don't compare blackberry classic to iphone 6 instead of comparing to iPhone 6 compar to iPhone 5 or even you can compare with iPhone 4s okay... If u wanna compare with iPhone 6 take blackberry passport then compare the price. Nw you answer can we do those things using blackberry passport..??? Because Of trackpad I purchased BB classic otherwise I would've go for passport... Please understand price doesn't matter...

  • I just "love" poeple like you... If poeple like you are not able to operate a BB, for people like you there always will be an alternative: It's called iPhone or Samsung, 2 phones who costs ~800 euros each. That is 2x BB Classic price. Quesrion: Is iPhone or Samsung x2 better then BlackBerry Classic? Answer: No! Question: Do you know what is the real production price for Samsung or iPhone? Answer: Arround 300 USD that is USD not even Euro! Question: Then why Apple and Samsung are selling their flagship with ~800 euros? Answer: Because, on planet Earth there a lot of people like you who are drooling every time when Samsung and Apple are announcing something "new' and people like you are willing to pay about 1000 euros for a phone that costs 300 euro. Now, go and spend 800 euros for an iPhone or Samsung, just because you can not operate a BB!

  • blackberry Classic no sound? Anyone else

  • Wtf haa..??? for business people handling of documents isn't it basic thing..??? When blackberry advertising there device as productivity device then they shouldn't compromise in any corner of productivity. Using outdated docs to app how to do list of things: how to setup a document according to A4 or letter paper size..?? How to get print preview..??? How to add flowcharts, different types of tables, graphics, images, in a document or in a spreadsheet..?? Isn't it this are all basic for business people..??? When blackberry is not updateding it's own docs to app on it's own blackberry 10 platform, then how come we expect other 3rd party application developers are updating there applications in blackberry 10 platform...??

  • Wtf haa..??? for business people handling of documents isn't it basic thing..??? When blackberry advertising there device as productivity device then they shouldn't compromise in any corner of productive. Using outdated docs to app how to do list of things: how to setup a document according to A4 or latter paper size..?? How to get print preview..??? How to add flowcharts, different types of tables, graphics, images, in a document or in a spreadsheet..?? Isn't it this are all basic for business people..???

  • I second this.. Blackberry aside from awesome messaging HUB experience, I find running movies on BB (BB Z30) is incredibly smooth. Video playback on the BB doesnt lag. iPhone video playback is just as smooth. Unfortunately Android (G4, HTC M9, GS6) tend to get choppy a bit. Also music player on BB is straightforward and packs EQ plus going to the gym and using the music keys without seeing rocks haha. Guys, trust me while Movies and TV shows are unsupported, BB really has built in video downloading options that come with the BB browser. (hint hint) lol.. Blackberry really rocks and can handle multimedia perfectly. I bought movies in 2013 when BB still had the BB World selling TV shows and movies and they work perfectly in HD and connecting to TV to play games or watch TV/movies/YouTube/Dailymotion is a breeze.

  • I think blackberry is not for only CEO and Entrepreneurs. I am a Graphic designer and I've been using blackberry since long time. Blackberry makes my day very organized. I have many clients all over the world, emailing them, sharing files and instant replying them in short period of time it would not be possible without blackberry. I can't manage my life without Blackberry hub and blend. Who says it's not for entertainment, my blackberry has over 1.2 gb dj River's mix tracks :). Use it you will not regret. Trust me.

  • Blackberry's docs to go app is outdated. It is still stuck in 2003.

  • Blackberry's docs to go app is outdated. It is still stuck in 2003.

  • @Marius- you are right in everthing u say about BlackBerry. BB are made for the CEO and the Guverment people :)

  • I do respect your point of view, but BlackBerry phones are not intended for kids who are playing Angry Birds or Candy Crush. BlackBerry are not multimedia / entertainment phones. For example BlackBerry has a partnership with Mercedes. Now, you see the association: Executive Car - Executive Phone. THAT is BlackBerry target. Does it need Android Runtime integrate in BB10 OS? Not for me, but with that move BlackBerry "hunts" Android users, who are more familiar with Android apps but thay want a more mature, stable and secure phone. Something that Android is not able to provide.

  • This is the problem, why we classify to ranges of people, CEO and kids, let be a little be constructive, the most peolpe are normal people which means the majority, and I'm one of them. And it's not just matter of price, there is no enough apps, and the BB are aware of that, that why they are trying to catch the universe by giving developers means to develop apps and to push them into the bb word app. In your opinion why the put android player (with amazon store) into the last OS ? for me it's a good and a bad idea in the same time. And as a developer, It's a little be late but it doesnt mean impossible. Other wise, if we think like u said, BB will sell their phones just for CEO and excutives which is impossible and not for their favor.

  • You can't go wrong with BB classic, you don't miss the keys everytime, copy?

  • You can't go wrong with BB classic, you don't miss the keys everytime, copy?

  • If you are using BlackBerry for about 4 years, you are aware by the fact that BlackBerry is not a phone for kids. BlackBerry is used by executive and CEO's to make money. Do you think that an executive is interested in how much does a BlackBerry app costs?!? If that app will help you run your business and make money, it's price is just a small detail.

  • Sorry Marcus, but the need of an app doesn't mean you need to pay so you can use it. I'm also a BB user for more than 4 years, very happy , and now I got the classic it's incerdibly powerfull , Besides if I need an app it's a little bit rush to pay for every app. So in my opinion, it's not actually the need to pay but the problem is there are not enough apps. Even if we suppose than we need to pay for an app it's doesn't mean it worth, becuz there are free app which are very powerful. BB developers need encouragmnt . I.C

  • Hi, You can check on Ebay, there are good deals. I got this one latetly : ­ Good luck

  • I got my first blackberry a couple of days ago. Never owned or used one since using phones. The overall operation takes a little getting used to but then you begin to notice the little quality's in the device itself the operating system is incredibly flexible and reliable and is overall much better for what I use the device for. Also am very impressed with the overall build quality and at $528 it falls well within the affordable price range. Happy user

  • You can call it what ever you want,but BB Classic phone still the best.

  • Mr BlackBerry classic it seems you don't even own BlackBerry it self. The phone comes with the software itself and far as bettery is concernerned it's the best amongst smart phones BlackBerry classic rocks

  • There is 10.3.2 version of BlackBerry OS, but that may be the subject of your network approval.

  • That does not mean the phone is bad. That mean you did not do some research before buying. In life you need to do some research before doing anything. For your psychological comfort, I do have a BlackBerry Classic and I am able to prin via WiFi or Bluetooth. How come? Because I did some research and I have the right tools to do the job. Now, go and spend 800 euros for an iPhone just because you are not able to operate a BlackBerry!

  • I have blackberry classic and after a software update to 10.3.1.1779 my bb classic battery Drains very fast I hope Blackberry will send ASAP a fix or Software Update to fix this problem....

  • President obama and u.s security group use blackberry.. .coz blackberry is the secure os in the world:)

  • Right not for business, just got mine and can't print unless I add upgrade from Amazon app Amazon app is the core of blackberry ,without it no app for business, might as well call it Amazon phone

  • "Blackberry phones are not made for business people." WTF!?!?! The fact that you are keep compare BlackBerry with iPhone, comes to double the fact that you have no ideea what BlackBerry is, what BlackBerry can do and what is BlackBerry target. Suggestion: Before typing bedtime stories, just start with PAMPHLET word, then you can say anything! PS - My best guest, you are the same Anonymous user who keept bashing, trolling and denigrate BlackBerry while kissing iPhone derriere!

  • Blackberry phones are not made for business people. Because documents handling is the basic thing for business people, using docs to go blackberry10 app, business people can not create or add a flowchart in spreadsheet or in a document and we can't put different types of tables in a document or spreadsheet. Docs to go app is a outdated app, almost no productivity. in apple's numbers app we can add flowcharts and we can add different types of tables and we can add images in a document or in a spreadsheet. And using apple number app we print document single side or double side without the help of third party application. In blackberry10 devices we have to use third party app for printing the document files, although we can't print a document double side of a paper.

  • Blackberry phones are made for business people. Because documents handling is the basic thing for business people,using docs to go blackberry10 app business people can not create or add a flowchart in spreadsheet or in a document and we can't put different types of tables in a document or spreadsheet. Docs to go app is a outdated app almost no productivity, in apple's numbers app we can add flowcharts and we can add different types of tables and we can add images in a document or in a spreadsheet. And using apple number app we print document single side or double side. In blackberry10 devices we have to use third party app for printing the document files although we can't print a document double side of a paper.

  • Before buying the BB CLASSIC, have you gone reading about it's specs and every detail about the device? As you should be doing before buying any smartphone so that you'll have atleast learn the informations that you may like or dislike. Not just rush into a retailer and then compare everything to other units. The BB CLASSIC is classic indeed as its name says. So don't expect it to be of the modern displays, camera shooters and so on... And its target is mostly the people in the business industry and not merely for mass users. I hope I made some point to those who kept arguing about BBClassic or any unit they have... Go read and be informed before you rush to the retailer shops.

  • Hello You don't need BIS or BES with BB10 OS. The Classic will work fine with standard APN Internet. Here you will find an Authorized BlackBerry Reseller in your country!

  • Good day I would like buy a blackberry classic q20 but I would like to know dies it come with BIS and is it already available in the Western cape. Kind regards

  • Are you talking about Hotspot or wifi router that supplies broadband to your home via telco. I have a z10 and it has both N and ac bands. I can choose. This from a January 2013 phone.

  • Are you talking about Hotspot or wifi router that supplies broadband to your home via telco. I have a z10 and it has both N and ac bands. I can choose. This from a January 2013 phone.

  • Wonderful phone. No need tpo compare witth other brands

  • You are right, you can not compare iPhone with BlackBerry just because: iPhone User: I am going into the club tonight and make myself some selfies with some hot chicks! BlackBerry User: I own that club! Now you see the differences and what is the target for each company? If you are able to understand that you will figure ou&#539; why you can not compare BlackBerry with Apple, Android or Windows Phone!

  • This is factory unlocked phone I brought this from a retail counter... So Nw to whom I need to call blackberry care or network carrier...? I'm comparing blackberry classic display with iphone 4 but ur comparing the price between iphone 6 and blackberry classic... My message is clear and easy to understand. Blackberry is providing 5 years old technology display in it's latest phone (blackberry classic). Worst display, even you can't compare it with iphone4.

  • Marious. one more question. since i have bought bb classic i could sign in Blackberry ID with my sim card internet data & wireless. But its 2,3 days i cant sign in with sim data and i can only sign with wireless internet...whats the problem? sim data is working well and i can surfe the website and do everything but cant sign in bb id. pls help

  • With BB10 OS any app works with regular APN Internet. Even BBM and push-emails will work with normal internet.

  • "But if we call to blackberry care they always use to tell ask ur carrier if we ask carrier they will say ask to blackberry care, what shall I do now...?" That is perfect normal. If you buy a BlackBerry from a local carrier, then your carrier should care about your BlackBerry terminal. Why? Because that BlackBerry was made for you carrier! The same thing happens with HTC. I know because I had some HTC phones in the past and when I contact them about some issues they asked me to talk with my network provider. P.S. You said BlackBerry always does not care about customer, so I am not offtopic here. Always means always and not BlackBerry Classic only. So...

  • Does the apps like whatsapp, Viber, fb work without BIS as they don't in 9900 bold

  • Hello don't divert the topic, i said blackberry classic phone doesn't have better display then iphone 4, that's it. But you were comparing both company's. I know blackberry very well plz don't teach me. Actually blackberry passport has better display then iphone 6. I'm not commenting on company. I'm commenting on blackberry classic. See if we dial to apple care they will support for every feature and functionality of the device. But if we call to blackberry care they always use to tell ask ur carrier if we ask carrier they will say ask to blackberry care, what shall I do now...?

  • one more question. since i have bought bb classic i could sign in Blackberry ID with my sim card internet data, but its 2,3 days i cant sign in and i can only sign with wireless internet...whats happened? sim data is working well and i can surfe the website and do everything but cant sign in bb id.

  • "Blackberry always won't care it's Coustomar." No bullsh... There are BlackBerry phones launched about 4 years ago and they are still receiving updates from BlackBerry. How do you call that? BlackBerry still sales and sales very good BlackBerry terminals with BB OS7 and provides support for them. How do you call that? Recent Google has announced that BlackBerry will secure and integrate Android with BES12. Can you figure out why? It's called SECURITY, that Google is not able to provide. BlackBerry has a partenership with Samsung in securing Knox. Why is that? DATA SECURITY, that Samsung is not able to provide. BlackBerry has announced that Peugeot S.A. is taking up 10,000 BlackBerry Z10 smartphones for its operations in France and Spain, and is migrating to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10). Can you figure it why? Three German companies migrated to BES10 as well. They are: Mitsubishi Motors, Grohe AG and Sudzucker. Before that, in October, Australia the Transport Safety Bureau migrated to BES 10 with BlackBerry Z10 and Z30 smartphones. Can you figure out why? It is called security, stability, fiability, performance and customer care! Let me see Apple doing that! P.S. - How much does an iPhone costs? ~700 euros. How much does a BlackBerry Classic costs? ~350 euros!

  • It does have Japanese input, yes.

  • Blackberry classic is having very very poor display quality even we can't compare with iPhone 4 also, even iPhone 4 is having better display then latest blackberry classic. Basic Android phones are having better display then blackberry classic. Why blackberry is making worst displays..??? Blackberry always won't care it's Coustomar. BLACKBERRY IS PROVIDING 5 YEAR OLD DISPLAY quality IN LATEST BLACKBERRY CLASSIC PHONE.. Really blackberry classic is a worst phone of 2014 and 2015 plz don't buy..

  • I had this problem afew days ago. i restarted my phone and problem solved

  • I use BlackBerry Classic for about two months now and all I can say is that I'm more than happy with the phone. Battery lasts for about two to three days with some help with power saving mode and without playing games. Support is great, you can use most of applications run on android. All in all, the phone is easy to use, pretty stable OS and really secured (security is one of its virtues). Only downside for someone could be that the phone is little bit thick and feels heavy when holding but that depends on the user, for me it was a feeling of stability and it wasnt a problem. If someone would ask me which phone to buy, I would definitely recommend BlackBerry phone running BlackBerry OS.

  • Does anyone know if BB Classic already have Chinese/Japanese Input ready?

  • Hey Nina, if you are not using the phone like if you are at work I recommend to turn off the Mobile Network antenna. I do notice that if not in use during days it will drain from 100 to 68 eventually if I leave the antenna on.

  • u ned to adopt a dual sim phone even not xpensive bb... may be d range is $400 below for middle class consumer it will help a lot on ur sales let say bb classic dual

  • Hi romano I have classic for about 10 days. The battery drins very fast and after 24 hour my battery goes from from 100 to 20!!wihtout any use!! Thats really bad! Whats the problem? OS version is 10.3.1.1157 Will it be solved with upgrade to 1779 or higher version? Pls tell me usefull way,i cant use my phone at all afraid of losing charge!

  • BlackBerry phones have international BlackBerry warranty. In case that something goes wrong with a BB unit, they will swap your phone and not repair. Battery can not be removed by user, at home, because you need service tools to open your phone and because there is a risk of damege it. If you have yours for about 10 days, why didn't you ask for a refund?

  • Thats odd. I have had it for a month now. My battery is ultra powerful I can go a few days without charging it. I do use a lot of messaging. Might be a faulty unit. That bad boy runs excellent with me

  • Not sure about the classic, have only had it for 10 days and it like dies on me while in Greece, my life line to my kids and Vancouver, couldn't take it apart to take the battery out although almost fully charged and thankfully a nice Greek gentleman figured it out but am thinking who needs the aggravation and thank God for my IPad!

  • That depends on what you need: If you want a full touch screen phone, then BlackBerry Z models are better. If you are looking for a physical keyboard, Classic or Passaport is the answer!

  • The latest official BlackBerry 10 OS version is 10.3.2, but that may be the subject to carrier approvals. By default, BlackBerry has some apps that are running in background: facebook, localization, twitter, blackberry blend, etc. Try to stop them if you don't use them, because they are consuming resources.

  • Z30 is better than

  • Guys need help, where do i find the silicon/soft cover for the blackberry classic,?i leave here in the philippines... .

  • But my classic battery drains from 100 to 10 after 24 hrs without absolut no use. Just 2 or 3 sms. I hear it will be improved about 15% after os upgrade. Is it right? My current software version is 10.3.1.747(os 10.3.1.1154) and recently i received an update alert with software version 10.3.1.1179. Whats it the right last official os version which BlackBerry released?? What can I do for long life battery? I did all things like brightness,cpu limitation,pawersaving with all these I have battery just 24hours thast really sucks! Help me with dat

  • This phone is fantastic. The only fault I find with it is the camera isn't amazing - like it could be a lot better. Other than that, there are a few software oddities. But overall, it's the best smartphone I've used.

  • Then go and spend ~700 euros for an iPhone or Samsung just because you are not able to work with a BlackBerry. It is not BlackBerry fault that you did not some research before you buy a product.

  • Stand-by is close to what BlackBerry said in their official catalog.

  • I've already installed tat printhand mobile print app but it is unable to search my printer, then I say compatible printer list provided by printhand app there I didn't find my printer modal number. My printer is Epson m200. And I've installed many more apps for printing utility but all are wast...I IF BLACKBERRY REFUND MY MONEY, SURE I WILL CRASH THIS BLACKBERRY CLASSIC...

  • hi,i am thinking about buying this ph, how is the battery life now ? i will use outlook and constant whatsapp and other apps on my ph 24x7 . then in a day how many times need to charge it ?

  • Hi I like this idea. There is a printing means by Blackberry to print direct from the Blackberry 10 handsets to a hardware printer. Check it from Amazon Apps it is there

  • How many times are you gonna post this message? Oficial product page printhand.com And yes, it's a 5$ app. Why? Because business / corporate / executive users does not care about 5$. If the app does the job, you pay for it! Don't wanna pay? Go for an Crash Phone and use a free native app!

  • This blackberry10 phones are not truly made for business people, because we can't print any documents, webpages, emails, directly from phone to wifi printers. Apple developed AirPrint, Android developed Google cold print as there native app, and why blackberry is not developing a native app for printing utility..??? Printing is basic thing for bussiness people. Printing option should be integrated in docs to go app, email, internet browser, like We get in apple and android phones.

  • I think I am not allowed to post that kind of links here. Just search google for that! Alternatively you may try android apps as a substitue for BlackBerry native apps.

  • Do u know any website to download free BlackBerry apps without need of BlackBerry World?

  • You can access BlackBerry World via PC browser without using your phone as modem. Just type into your browser appworld.blackberry.com and log in with your BlackBerry ID and Password. You may try downloading BB Apps from a third party wesbites and then try to install them on your phone. This method is quite tricky because you have to put you BB into developer mode to accept installing apps form unstrusted sources.

  • 1-my vpn is not free, i bought a account with user/pass. it can proof this kind of vpn is secure or not? 2-if i want to use via pc and connection my phone via usb, it will be required to use vpn both on pc and mobile at the same time? ir i have to use on mobile only? 3-if it doesnt work what is the possible way to use bb world on mobile?

  • Yes it does and it is normal for a battery at this size.

  • BlackBerry World uses secure connection aka SSL. Most free VPN Services does not operate 100% over an SSL network. Alternatively you can acces BlackBerry World from youc PC via web browser and see what is the problem appworld.blackberry.com. As I said I didn't face this issue. Also have a look at support forum, on BlackBerry oficial site!

  • I have no wifi limitation. it work perfectly. i have to mention that i live in Iran and a u know or maybe not here they are some filteration on website and blackberry services not work here, but as always there is always a way we use VPN account on our blackberry to connect and it works good. here we have to use vpn to download free apps on Blackberry World and i see many friends to it. this is all about situation,. is it possible Blackberry World version is different? my OS version is 103.1.1154. i really need to fix it to use bb world free apps

  • I have been told that BB Classic does not do UMA / GAN, is this true? If so it is a repeat of the screw up when OS7.0 came out without UMA and BB had to release OS 7.1.0

  • Does it get hot when charging?

  • Excellent, some of them they does`nt know what is the real use of smart phones. In that way blackberry doing great job I feel more comfortable and secured in blackberry

  • Excellent, some of them they does`nt know what is the real use of smart phones. In that way blackberry doing great job I feel more comfortable and secured in blackberry

  • I'm speaking abt native app. Apple have native app for printing utility (apple AirPrint). Android have native app for printing utility (Google cold print). And why blackberry is not developing a native app for printing utility...?? Actually blackberry phones are made for business people, for business people printing of documents, emails, PDF fails is the basic thing why blackberry is not understanding the needs of business people..??? I'm using Epson m200 wifi printer. Epson iprint app is not there in blackberry world so I installed android Epson iprint app but it is not working.. Do you know any third party application which supports Epson m200 printer..?? If you know place let me know.. It'll help me a lot.. I've tried many many apps but no productivity...&#128555;

  • I'm asking about native app... Apple developed native app for printing utility and android is also developed native app for printing utility but why blackberry is not developing native app for printing utility..?? And moreover blackberry phones are made for business people, printing documents is basic thing for business people. I'm using Epson m200 wifi printer, there is no Epson iprint app in blackberry world and I tried to install android app but android app is not working properly... What can I do nw for printing documents...???

  • Din't face this problem. You face that problem only in WiFi? Dou you have a decent WiFi connection? Does your WiFi network has some restrictions? Maybe you have some apps that are trying to update and they are consuming all your BlackBerry resources. Maybe you have some apps are stucked in phone's cache memory. Try a restart or even a hard reset.

  • no kidding! did you have a look in blackberry world? there are blackberry apps for printing, just have a search! in compare android, all apps available in blackberry world are tested by blackberry and scanned for malware. i don't think you should be concerned about "trust third party apps".

  • Hey I like that. Your comment was sober. I think I'll go with the classic. Thanks

  • In case You need waterproof,that isn't problem,You can use Zipper Bag.

  • when this unit water proof come?????????

  • Oh Blackberry! Thanks for rebranding my bold 9900,i love every bit of it.

  • I really love my new blackberry classic so much I just flat out paid for two one for my wife and myself!!It works for us.And its a grown folks phone not for kids!!

  • Try connecting it to the PC via USB. Once connected to Blackberry Link PC program, update it from the Browser atthe Blackberry website. It worked for me once

  • in blackberry 10 phones we can`t print any documents, PDF files, emails or anything... there is no wifi printing option in blackberry 10 phones. like apple AirPrint and android cold print in there respective platforms... ON TOP OF THAT BLACKBERRY PHONES ARE MADE FOR BUSINESS PEOPLE.... FUNNY PHONE... no productivity for business people... for the basic NEEDS we can't trust third party apps and third party apps won't work properly in blackberry 10 phones. for day to day activities we can't trust third party apps in blackberry 10 phones.... BLACKBERRY SHOULD DEVELOP A NATIVE APP FOR PRINTING UTILITY.....

  • make it water proof and its gonna be priceless

  • HI, PLS HELP. I have blackberry classic. my Blackberry World doesnt work properly. when i run it via wifi it just shows a black screen with a rounding circle progress icon for long minutes and hours. it doesnt enter the main page. what is the problem and what is the solution?

  • HEY GUYS..PLS HELP. I have blackberry classic. my Blackberry World doesnt work properly. when i run it via wifi it just shows a black screen with a rounding circle progress icon for long minutes and hours. it doesnt enter the main page. what is the problem and what is the solution?

  • Where can i find cover or case for this handset in london uk ? Need an answer ASAP plz

  • If you are a blackberry user, the automatic assumption is that you are a has-been tech idiot. When it comes to computers and tablets, I am a Mac guy. My company provides me with an iPhone 5s. So when I say I chose a Blackberry as a personal phone, I made an educated choice. My previous phone was a Q10. So I was somewhat disappointed with the 'specs' of the Classic. But I chose it anyway, and I have no regrets. BB10.3 runs circles around IOS. It is so much more intuitive. Emailing, messaging, sharing - so superior to anything out there. The keyboard is fantastic. I do fine typing on glass. But I don't want to. This is why, in my opinion, iphone typers are so brief and unexpressive. LOL. OMG... I'm an English major (and a pilot). The physical keyboard is more natural and frees expression. As a business user, this fact alone would win me over to Blackberry. Now further on this subject, spell correction, auto correct, etc, is simply atrocious on IOS. I can't believe how bad it is without complaint or comment. Blackberry gets it right, and is never too intrusive. These are really the primary reasons I have chosen Blackberry for a phone. At the risk of sounding arrogant, I believe it is the phone for smart people. Now on to the 'toolbelt'. To my surprise I am finding the back button to be very useful. Likewise the end call button. To m surprise, I'm using the trackpad less than I expected. Cursor placement is much improved with BlackBerry 10.3, and actually easier by touch. The browser is fast enough. I don't see an improvement with my iphone 5s. In fact the Blackberry seems to have better reception, so which one is really faster? The Classic is fast. I upgraded from a Q10. I considered the Passport, which in terms of specs and innovation would have been a real upgrade. But I didn't want a device that big. The Classic IS an upgrade. 10.3 is great. The screen size is great. (And iPhone users, when you type or work on a document (unlikely), how big is the portion of your screen displaying your text? It's smaller than the Classic,and the Q10...) Hardware: the iPhone is beautiful, especially iPhone 6. But the Classic is a wonderful piece of hardware. It's heavy in a good way. It's built like a tank, and the iPhone looks so fragile in comparison. The Classic feels good in your hands. It looks sophisticated. It looks Classic. I love it as a piece of hardware. I love Mac computers. The iPad Mini is fantastic. But I don't want an even smaller one in my pocket. For that role it's Blackberry for me. No tech reviewer will ever get it.

  • when will they release the blue and bronze?

  • Hi I am happy to hear a faithful conzumer like you. I am presently a Z10 owner and would like to own the Classic at some time. I have made some research about it and found out that me and this handset can enter into union.

  • Hi I agrEe with you regarding the BIS. My Z10 is everything I want it to be, but the exclusion of BIS in these handsets is really downside for us consumers. Blackberry RIM has gotten us in this area they were rude to us I hate them

  • Hi I disagree. Blackberry 10 handsets do not lack or miss applications as one would put it. The upgrade to OS 10.3 has boosted the Blackberry 10 smartphones in a lot of ways. The Amazon apps has a lot of applications you can download to your Blackberry 10 the same way the Android conzumer has those applicationz. Blackberry fanz out there do not panic, your Blackberries 10 handsets are now more funnier than the Android handsets. Yours just look after your handsets and pour enough Data bundles

  • You should check before you bought - that's the only mistake you did! I use Classic and Passport without any problems and I don't miss any aplications. I check things before I buy them.

  • I was overjoyed to have Classic on hand but it did not last longer. Doesn't support many applications nor has its own. One of the greatest mistake of my life to have gone back to BlackBerry.How stupid I am.

  • i like this phone, love it

  • FRESH BB, funny you mention this. I too type without looking. When I walk and type I dont have my neck looking at the phone but looking forward lol love this machine

  • but not water proof! useless

  • Blackberry Z3 is the best, you wont go wrong with it,i just love it, i get everything i want in this p phone. i just wish it has BIS

  • It's a fantastic device. I've found the smartphone that suits me.

  • It is a pleasure to use a Classic. It is really a classic product. Smooth and versatile keyboard of Blackberry, at times I feel I can type words without looking on it. It is a wonderful product, without any doubt.

  • JigS; I had the same issue and it was a faulty keyboard. It was only certain letters i.e. it would type 5 t's 4 r's etc. Carphone Warehouse replaced it and I've had no problems since. Great phone.

  • I agree with you, cause I also one of them just switch to bb classic

  • thx again Marius..it seems so many questions occured for me !! can we talk in messenger so we talk about questions? if u agree and of course if it wont bother and takes ur time pls tell me to give u my messenger ID.

  • Hi everyone!!! Any one experiencing double typing issue in classic?

  • Untouched factory unlock phones are best because vendor branded phones come with a lot of bloatware. Also vendor branded phones are network locked. If you buy an untouched factory unlock phone make sure to buy it from an authorized trusted reseller in your country, otherwise the phone may not be fully compatibile with GSM Networks operated in your country.

  • I have used many android phones.. But i lost interest in big screen devices and android os. Even the low cost brands providing phones with larger screens. So using blackberry is different. I've used blackberry Q10.. Now i am planning to buy blackberry classic. It is stylish and variety looking, it is very beautifully designed. So it will make you different from others. I think those people who use large screen phones will select blackberry one day when they loose interest in bigger screen phone, like i do. It is very handy to use, beautiful UI, stable and powerful os, solid build quality, awsome keyboard, and stylish looks. It will not hang like other android phones. It will make you different from others... I love blackberry classic....

  • Did they release the blue and bronze colors?

  • thx Marius for ur attention and compelete answer. as i totally found out on the internet most of blackberryz including Classic are made in china and it seems original quality. but i forgot one thing to ask..is there any difference between unlock factory and software factory(which is obtain by some vendor)? which one is better? is there any differ performance between unlock factory and software unlock software? would u pls help me with that too? i know nothing about this topic.

  • All blackberry 10's are compatable

  • Yes sir, many Android apps are supported by Blackberry via the Amazon Appstore which comes installed on the Blackberry Classic and Passport.

  • Dear all, I have black berry and regular user of black berry, presently using 9720 this is my forth black berry. I want to know Z3, classic as well as passport is supportive of anriod function too or not( just seller guys says it is supportive)

  • I have an iPhone 5S, Blackberry Z10, Q10, and Z30. Now I have the Classic, and I love this device!! It feels very complete, runs very smooth, it feels hefty, music player, browser, and messaging are at its best. Seriously love this phone! Typing is way better than on the Q10, fact I am not a big fan of the Q10. I totally recommend this phone guys! Overall the design is all very handsome!

  • 1 - Mine is made in China for BlackBerry Canada, had a quality control test in France and I don't have any problems with it. 2 - Yes, it works with standard APN Internet, no need for BIS or BES for BB10 OS. 3 - Skype works fine, other apps you named in your post I don't use. There are WhatsApp and Viber apps for BlackBerry, but I don't use them.

  • Hey guys. I have 3 questions. 1-what is the best and available build-version in Asian Iran? china? mexico? europe? each vendor says different things! 2-do it work with GPRS (Normal APN)in iran without any BIS/BES needs? (becoz my Curve 9320 gprs doenst work? 3-does BB classic runs all of 4 apps Telegram/Whatsapp/VIber/Skype?

  • No doubt! best professional device in the world.

  • I am an avid Blackberry user for running my businesses and this phone suits my every need. Fits very well in my hand and is pretty fast in searching for things online (network dependant as well). I cannot complain about the Querty Keyboard with this phone where as other Blackerrys I have used the key board buttons have been too small for my large fingers. I would recomend this phone for anyone who uses Blackberry for work/business purposes.

  • i am in love with blackberry classic

  • That depends on network coverage and provider restrictions.

  • i want water proof for this!

  • Does 4G functioning is smooth ?

  • nice and fast

  • "Old version of BlackBerry Classic"!?!?!? BlackBerry Classic comes with BlackBerry OS 10.3.1. That is the latest BlackBerry OS. Soon there will an upgrade to 10.3.2 who now is in beta stage.

  • Did you come from an older device like BB 7?

  • Please I just want to know if the old version of the blackberry classic can be upgraded with the present OS of the new one Thanks for anticipated answers

  • Please I just want to know if the old version of the blackberry classic can be upgraded with the present OS of the new one Thanks for anticipated answers

  • I boughts Classic yesterday - IMHO it is better than Leap.

  • I've had the Classic for approx a week and the battery won't recharge nor will it hold its charge. Just found out from BB tech support that the battery is not removable by consumer. Very dissatisfied, I am returning it, and I have been a loyal BB user/ fan for seven years.

  • Leap it's a full touchscreen phone with a bigger screen, Classic has a smaller touchscreen doubled by a physical keyboard.

  • From the home screen, press the Menu Key -> Tap Settings -> Tap Networks and Connections -> Scroll down and tap Mobile Hotspot -> Tap Next -> Tap Next to continue reading the tutorial or tap Skip to go straight to the setup screen -> Enter a password for your network and then tap Next. This is the password that must be entered on devices that wish to connect to the network -> Tap Continue. To disable the mobile hotspot, from the home screen, press the Menu. Also have a look here

  • go for BB classic

  • Hello all, I am about to buy a blackberry and I have to make my decision by tomorrow, I am really hesitating between classic and leap, can I get an advice from users for which to buy? Thanks,,

  • viber not compatible

  • I got this phone three months ago.Ican't activate hotspot on this phone.How can I solve this?

  • thanks a lot for your reply! I just have one more question, when it comes to for example personally suggested words, is that feature present in classic? just asking because those are the things I'm looking for in a phone, efficiency. thank u again, have a good day

  • Both share the same hardware, but Classic looks and feels more professional, more executive. Q10 has a user replaceable battery at 2100mAh, Classic has a nonreplaceable one at 2500mAh. Q10 has a 3.1 inches display with 330 ppi, Classic has 3.5 inches with 294 ppi. Q10 supports microSD up to 32GB, Classic up to 128 GB.

  • hello guys which one is better, Blackberry Q10 or classic? please help me choose. thank you

  • Blackberry Classic

  • go for android of iphone. they are best business as well as entertainment devices.

  • BB Classic is much much better than I-6 & its a true business phn

  • Blackberry Classic is the right device for you haven't discovered any flaws yet. Battery is very good too.

  • Blackberry Classic is the right device for you haven't discovered any flaws yet. Battery is very good too.

  • Hi..i have nv used bb before..been using iphone n htc all along..but somehow kinda curious to try it out..especially looking at bb classic n passport..pros n cons when compared to iphones?any kind souls to enlighten me with a little of genuine details?

  • Thanks for the link. It was somehow broken, but i found what i was looking for. I think i have to order one now. I have thought about buying for to long. I have three good phones, but none of them have a real keyboard and i really miss that.

  • Hi friends plz let me know bb classic is a good choise for me? Still I am using I phone 6 but it's not a true business phones give ur suggestions

  • Hi and welcome. You can type alternate characters in two ways. Have a look on this page docs.blackberry.com/en/smartphone_users/delivera­bles/65818/mar1396975457850.jsp

  • Hi, I wonder if it is a wise choice to try out a Blackberry Classic as i am from Sweden and our letters are not used on the keyboard. I would love to have one since i prefer a real keyboard.

  • BlackBerry is a smartphone manufacturing company that is best in the world. BlackBerry is NOT a screen. BlackBerry 10 is an ultra secure, lightning fast mobile operating system for BlackBerry smarphones.

  • Because boring caricatures find the entire universe boring. Human beings find BlackBerry very efficient and beautiful.

  • Very large display for professionals. 3.5 inch displays are standard now as BlackBerry sets standards for business users. Amazing, secure operating system. Exciting smartphone, BlackBerry Classic.

  • Troll Alert! Keep calm and click Report button!

  • Totally wrong!it is a great phone!

  • You must also have disliked that BlackBerry Classic does not have a telephone cable attached to it, no rotary dialer and no separate handset and a cradle.

  • Hehe..! Here you are doing it again. Trolling BlackBerry comment section, repeatedly bashing the brand. BlackBerry 10 is the only efficient mobile OS in the world at present.

  • Troll alert. Tech savvy troll learned TCP/IP basics and back. For everyone's information BlackBerry Classic is the best professional smartphone with physical keyboard available at present. The greatest looker too.

  • Makes sense. Usually replying to one's own comment implies a curious case of multiple personality disorder. Don't you think? Would you please be kind enough to explain what exactly that you don't like in BlackBerry 10 OS? Did you like anything about BlackBerry Classic at all?

  • This phone does not look professional. just old type phone. waste of money

  • That is so sad. Buying a phone not checking if that is useful or not, then repending. What did you do with the phone? I am interested to buy it if you are willing to. Which phone are you using now? Have you written the same comment sometime back , that is later deleted by moderators?

  • I would personally prefer a phone with physical keyboard.

  • There's a native twitter client. Instagram is supported by client called igrann. On the plus side, you may use android version as well.

  • No. Your troll comment is false. Whatever written in that comment is true. Btw, what is "permotion" ?

  • hi ann need one info, does it support twitter and instagram

  • I have been using the classic from November and have never repented for buying it. One of the best buys that I have ever made. First let me comment on the looks, Its masculine and for hard users. the Keyboards are very good and if you are chataholic, and a person who is flooded with mails then i would suggest you to go with this without even having a second thoughht. Coming Next to the camera portion, the camera isn't good and lacks the clarity of the BOLD.It is good for daylight but a nightmare at the night.an image taken on the floodlight will not even be seen in the phone. Call Clarity, the best. headphone, Could have been better. Battery, Man the biggest positive is the battery. I have been using the Bold and it is nearly 2.5 times of the bold. you charge in the morning and thats enough for your bussiness day. Overall, I would say that it is not for gamers and android lovers, but it is not only for business people it is for people who likes to be classy.

  • I want to buy the classic but i want to know if the keyboard on this is strong. Unlike my q10, some of the keys are now hard to press and sometimes it doubles as you type. Here in philippines, blackberry support are very poor. No service center near in our province and you cant find spare parts and accessories.

  • Only reguler internet service will work, no need for BIS

  • Is this phone required blackberry service active in SIM to use the internate or normal data plan also will work (with which android phone works).

  • Oh c'mon guys, Iphone keeps the same specs every year and nobody bats an eye but Blackberry does so and everyone goes crazy, the hardware and software in Classic are perfect for each other no lag or overheating, the camera is a pure 8Megapixels not like every other phone with huge specs and still suffers from lots of bugs. Blackberry is all about quality, and as far as i'm concerned maybe it's a bit pricey but it's worth it

  • You know what, I think you have hit it on the head of the dilemma. More 'specs' and more ' RAM' and more 'Gorilla Glass"ed phones are continue to be used for same whatsapp, same candy crush saga and same youtube.When the existing hardware with superior OS can handle all those tasks for the user , then why one should just go for the "higher" model? Peer pressure? Come on! Give a break.

  • U know i need one hand use only when i'm eating driving things like this so it's not a big deal for me ! But according to the sepcs. Don't u think that the classic is not made for the hard work and opening many apps at the same time? But i had had the 9900 and then the q10 and i really missed the trackpad so i think i'll go for the classic ! But as i said accordimg to the specs. ..... I'm afraid of buying the classic !!

  • I had the q10 and don't u think that it's missing the trackpad? :D

  • If the device is working properly and without bugs what is the purpose of "always new chips milling more and more useless data"? I use my Q10 really a lot (for communication, mails, news) and everything except battery works perfect for years. I have no doubt Classic is a NORMAL step forward in development already good BB mobile phones intended to people with classical communication needs. I'll get one for sure when time comes to retire my Q10.

  • don't you think according to the spec. Of the classic that it is not made for the hard work and opening many apps at the same time and things like this? And the trackpad i had the 9900 then the q10 and i really wished for the trackpad again and her it is in the classic but as i said according to the spec. ..... I'm afraid to buy it !! Thanks for the reply tho.!

  • I am looking to buy this phone tomorrow. I love the blend feature.I have a laptop in mind to get to go with, does anyone out there have a recommendation for a pad that will work with well with the classic.

  • all are gud phones classic

  • If you don't need one hand use then the passport is the better phone in everything. If you need it then The classic is your only option

  • I need an answer please .... Which is better and why? Bb passport or Bb classic?

  • I need an answer please .... Which is better and why? Bb passport or Bb classic?

  • I just want to know ,, which is better the bb passport or the bb classic?

  • had bb9900 one day it was dead just like that dint even complete a year lost trust !

  • Your dislike is psychological, and an attribute to trolls. It is comical that you claim that you used every BlackBerry in existence and says "I no like it". Really entertaining.

  • use blackberry then you will know.it is the best phone for official use.

  • Blackberry 10 os is damn faster and smarter then any other os...

  • I'm using a bb classic, for me its the best fone. Its browwer is superfast, the phone is really great but u really have to get used to it inorder to get functional with it especially if u are coming from an android device

  • Blackberry lovers will always love Blackberry... no comparison with other phones.

  • What? LOL. Do you even know anything about Blackberry?

  • Dude... first know blackberry 10 then comment....

  • Other than BlackBerry Classic, which phone do you think meet your requirement? I agree with your assessment of BlackBerry support in India. It is dubious at best. Unless you are prepared to DIY stuff a bit, having a working BlackBerry would be a challenge. The apps you have mentioned do work. FB for BlackBerry is OK. Whatsapp works well. Instagram support is available as a paid application igrann pro.(Their free version is not a 'headless' application - meaning, it does not work in the background).

  • I don't know how things are going on Indian market when it comes about BlackBerry, but if you buy this phone from a trusted source / importer / dealer, you will get BlackBerry International Warranty. International means valid thru all over the world, and any BlackBlack authorized service unit will be replace and not repaire your phone. You can use the Classic for facebook, twitter, whatsapp and others.

  • It's the right size and it bends easily in any regular pocket. Anyway, you need both hands to work properly with BlackBerry Classic.

  • im not that into entertainment apps as such. Just the social networking apps, i.e., facebook, whatsapp and instagram. no games as such. Just want a user friendly phone which has an accurately sized screen and not those big phablets. its got everything i need. sorry for not mentioning, im from india. In india, no one owns a blackberry now. If by chance, its screen or the phone gets damaged we might not get the parts And this phone might be a waste then. Am i not right here, marius?

  • Yes to both questions. Yes, it is too big for Stuart Little kind of pockets. Can easily bend it using a heavy duty vice.

  • ....isnt it just a little too big for the pocket? does it bend easily?

  • When I said that BlackBerry are not suited for a youngster, what I meant is that BlackBerry devices are pure business phones and not intended for multimedia / entertainment. Of course there are games and apps in BlackBerry World and you can also import games and apps from Android, but that's not BlackBerry target. BlackBerry 10OS is more mature, stable and user friendly in compare with BlackBerry OS7. "Im very attracted towards this phone ... I want to buy a physical qwerty keypad phone, which leaves me with no other choice." I think you've just answer to youself with that, but at the end it's your money, your call. P.S. There are 3 or 4 years old BlackBerry phones who are still receiving updates. Are your reading this Samsung and others?!?!

  • Yes, BlackBerry Classic has a non removable battery, but you get BlackBerry International Warranty. That means, your BlackBerry will be swaped and not repaired in case that something goes wrong. If you like a BlackBerry with removable batttery, you may go for a BlackBerry Q10: It has the same specs as Classic, but comes with a removable battery.

  • Im a high school passout. I'll be going to college in a month or so. After blackberry announced bbm for android and ios, the craze for blackberry ended. Ive used sony xperia mini pro, then bb bold 2, iphone 4s, samsung note 2, and now i want to go back to bb and buy the classic. But as i read in the comments, there were people saying its not suited for a youngster. Im very attracted towards this phone. especially the white colour. What do you suggest marius and ann carrie? Should i go with what i like or what people's choice says? one more thing is that i want to buy a physical qwerty keypad phone, which leaves me with no other choice.

  • I am planning to purchase blackberry classic , but I want to sure that, it has really non removable battery

  • Thanks Marius & Ann Carrie......

  • That means my reservation to the Q20 Classic as 1 of Blackberry's best phones is still rated,meaning that the SlimPort works as a USB,HDMI etc connectivity port for all connectivity purposes.then i can say this again; "Blackberry is the flyest".

  • The BlackBerry Classic USB port doubles as what's called a SlimPort. You will need to buy an adaptor that will plug into HDMI. An entry level, no-name adaptor costs around 10 euros.

  • Hey, smart man! BlackBerry Classic is equipped with slimport. If you so prefer, you may use a slimport to HDMI cable to get things done. As for the price, it is reasonable for a QWERTY keyboard equipped smartphone.

  • Exuse beautiful people....i want to know why was the HDMI Port omitted on this device & then it is as costly & exorbitant as it is....

  • I you have used BlackBerry in the past then you know what BlackBerry it's all about. BlackBerry Classic share the same hardware with BlackBerry Q10 but Classic it's a more premium, executive device: Quality of material, finishing touches, attention to details, etc. BlackBerry OS10 is more mature and friendly use then OS7. I have changed Android for BlackBerry and I have no regrets. Your money, your call!

  • I'm a Blackberry user for over 10 years. Blackberry Classic is fast, fluid and with no bugs. Nothing compare to older version. The track pad is a most for me and the new keyboard is great. The Blackberry Classic is the best phone I ever use.

  • It depends upon what do you use BlackBerry Classic for. It is fast for communication. But not specifically designed keeping entertainment ( videos,games) in mind. It would be useful if you define your smartphone usage a bit.

  • Blackberry phones is good phone. Specially os of blackberry is very good then others. Some times is hard to know the function of these os for beginner. When we used BB then u will be addicted by BB..

  • Hi guys, I have not used BB for 4 years, right now Im using the droid turbo however I want to go back to BB, My question is ,is the classic a good choice,I like the reviews and the looks, I love BB and just got discusted a couple years back when they were kind of slow with development, that all seem to have changed, Help!!!

  • I blame global warming for the increased troll activity.

  • I think on BB Bold 9790 you have used BIS or BES. Ask your company sys admin for help, because I own a few websites and I don't have any problems in managing e-mails using my BB Classic.

  • Well said! I don't understand why people keep coming on here bashing BB! BB are designed for business users where as iOS and android are more for social media! I've iOS and BB and am not comparing as they are for their unique purposes! I could same the same with smart watches, it's like going back to 1980 reminding me of a casio watch where a 15 year old would wear one! LOL I've an Omega....a real mans watch! Good enough for Bond then good enough for me!

  • Early am used 9790 bold in that mobile i easily access my company mail with out i.p address now am using bbm classic i can't access company mail if possible with out asking i.p num from company activated my company mail id

  • Non-removable Li-Ion 2515 mAh battery

  • The battery and back cover of BlackBerry Classic are not intended for removal. It is possible, but not easily like other BlackBerry phones with removable battery.

  • hi Ann, one more query . is the back cover and battery is removable foe this ph ?

  • That's a more sensible comment! It is good that you learned to stop bashing BlackBerry. If anybody gets a chance to compare BlackBerry with anything else, then it will be the guaranteed choice.

  • Classic Blackberry...

  • If your referring to your Phone Number, go to System Settings -> Security and Privacy -> SIM Card - Edit Phone Number (HERE YOU ADD YOU PHONE NUMBER) and check that Show Phone Number or Show My Phone Numer is set to ON or YES.

  • Why should not compare it? After comparing then we buy which one is better. If Android is better we should go for it.

  • I can't add my phone number to show as owners number on the top of the contact.

  • Guys, this is such a fone made for professional only, not for kids. So dont compare it with any android & iOS. Most important thing, it surely has a low grade chipset but I believe it in the same sense that it is not a power obsessed fone. It does not require much power to perform to much multi tasking. Enjoy with what it is.

  • BlackBerry 10 OS runs on any regularly APN Internet, like any other phone with Android, Windows, iOS. You can use e-mail, BBM, default browser with basic APN Internet. No need to pay for BIS or BES. Of course it you prefer to use BIS or BES aka APN BlackBerry no one will stop you doing that. BIS is good for Roaming because of its Data Compression.

  • No bashing - deliberately and repeatedly bashing the same brand! No trolling - deliberately antagonizing other brand/model users! REPORTED!

  • question does this bb use data or can i buy bis eg r 60 that unlimited connection for a month data / bis

  • Ahoy! Welcome back. You had us all worried by not showing up for a couple of days. For the record, BlackBerry Classic is big enough, perfect ratio, classic professional design and highly recommended for people who are business. By the way, how was your classes?

  • when bb classic release a water proof for this

  • Me too, don't had any crash / freeze :) BB10 is moreeeee mature compare to OS7. Every Updates on BB10 doesn't make the smartphone slower, that's why i'm certain that i can use this Classic for a long time :)

  • I am very much satisfied with this mobile it is really awesome mobile who ever want to buy this mobile go for it don't take second chance because if u ones use the BBM CLASSIC u never go back any other os like android etc... i suggested only jobs oriented and business persons this mobile not for young stars because of socale apps gaming it slight disscomfortable it my opinion.

  • I am using BlackBerry Classic since the beginning of the year after using Android and Windows, and I have no regrets. Did not have any crash, lag, restart, freeze, bugs, you name it. Not for entertainment but a pure business, corporate, executive, premium terminal. If you have the chance to buy it for a decent price definitely worth. I will never go back to Android.

  • i really want to buy this phone and from the comments iv been reading here im caught inbetween can someone who is already using this device advise me if i should go for it or not?

  • totally agree....iphone 6 is more for social but the iPhone 6 has lots of issues and this is why i use BB classic now as business and private phone

  • I find it rather sad that people come on this forum to bash other manufactures! I love the BB Classic and also own an iPhone 6. I use my BB Classic for business and the iPhone for social / pleasure. When it comes to business, there is nothing that beats a BB Classic.....it not only feels the part but also looks the part and an executive phone! Smart, elegant and sophisticated!

  • No bashing - deliberately and repeatedly bashing the same brand No trolling - deliberately antagonizing other brand/model users REPORTED!

  • The only best smartphone operating system is BlackBerry 10. Not useful for you because not affordable for you. Big screen of classic is perfect for business. Lighting fast secure operating system. Highly recommended for HNIs.

  • Ah, you are back with repeatedly bashing BlackBerry. Every business people who control the economy are doing it with BlackBerry. Very fast operating system, big screen for business. Only one person in the world is neglecting BlackBerry, that is you. The reason is because you can't afford it.

  • I think the blackberry classic has well made device,next to passport. This classic is just enough on my hands,not too big not too small.and also Blackberry has the secured os in the world.that's why Barrac Obama the president used the blackberry.....:)

  • Yes, and we're the best 1%.

  • What are you doing to make the operating system slow? Did you start loading buggy Android apps on to it?

  • Unbelievable sigh of relief that the BlackBerry classic has arrived and I am perplexed to why a great phone made with such quality has little exposure in retail stores in Canada. What I mean is this i phones and samsung have their phones on ready for customers to test run. BlackBerry classics are off in most stores and in order to try one out good luck. I saw one in a Rogers outlet store and wow sold but took me a month to buy and try since most stores had them off...in Canada why???? turn them on and customers will see the difference I did!!!

  • This is a fantastic device. I found it has a bit of a learning curve, getting used to the keys and the OS. But it is all very well structured. Great job BlackBerry.

  • Ann Carrie and Marius - I like reading your responses on GSMARENA forum. I think you are describing the right picture of BB capability. In the past I used 9700, 9780, 9900 devices. Then I used iPhone 3gs, 4s, 5s. Now I use Q10 and Passport and I don't think I will switch to another OS soon. It is a fact that BB OS 10 with it's devices is a very useful OS for daily communication on professional level - exactly what I need! I have a friend working in a mobile phone store and I have the oportunity to check different mobile phones. After all checkings - BB stands out as the most practical and reliable communication tool - and with some style too. For trolls - you know nothing about BB and style. You know nothing about anything. Go back to school!

  • I wouldn't gave her such cerebral aerobics saying ip address etc. What I think she wants is someone to donate a BlackBerry phone. If any of the GSMareana users are willing to donate a BlackBerry phone to a poor soul who desperately needs it, but can't afford it please help.

  • When Texting, Classic 3.5" screen doesn't feel small compare to 5.2" LG G2 with it's virtual keyboard on. In fact, i feel those two smartphones have same size screen, thanks to Classic screen square ratio.

  • Are you brain damage, or something like that? First of all this is BLACKBERY area and not iPhone, Smasung, HTC, Android, WindowS Phone (N.B. not window as you typed here a few times) or iOS. Second, if you don't like or can not afford to buy a BB this does not mean that BB phones are garbage. You don't like it, don't buy it, don't use it. AS SIMPLE AS THAT! Third, if BB phones are used by only 1% of world population, this does not mean BB OS in rubbish. Fourth, I had Andorid and Windows Mobile phones, therefore I know what I am talking about. Fifth, the fact that you are posting here under the same IP with multiple users, just to denigrate BB says it all. Sixth, the fact that you are asking a guestion under @gray user and answer to yourself as @dibi user (using the same IP), just to denigrate BB Classic, says it all about your life and how miserable is it. Seventh, learn some English grammar and ask some specialized help. Eight, buy yourself a life and refuse to live it on GSMArena and www.

  • after a month buying Classic, i had using Classic as primary phone for my business, and my Lg g2 as secondary phone. Yes, LG G2 is more fluid compare to Classic. Yes, Playstore supply a lot of apps, but usually i just download it but rarely use the apps. Playing games in smartphone don't satisfy me (smaller screen & lower battery compare to tablet), that's why i choose ipad mini2 for entertainment. Opening dropbox ( and other apps ) in classic sometimes need extra time to show folders. But somehow, i like using Classic more often compare to LG G2. I like the keyboard and trackpad in classic. PS : sorry for bad english

  • The point is you just troll the comments section. People use BlackBerry because they know how powerful tool is it for their business. That is a fact. BlackBerry 10 is the most stable OS at present. The screen size of BlackBerry Classic is more than any previous touch screen smartphones. That's why serious business people use BlackBerry 10 , and other platforms for entertainment. That is too, a fact

  • The people who control money use BlackBerry 10. The who is who use the only powerful mobile OS, BlackBerry 10.

  • You don't have business, so can't do. For the rest, they do business using BlackBerry Classic.

  • Anonymous - vGe1 gary - vGe1 dibi - vGe1 Just made my point: How miserable, mineless, hopeless, empty, shallow your life must be?!?!

  • Big enough screen for professional use. Don't waste money buying other phones. Buy BlackBerry Classic.

  • It is false. In last 5 years, more cheaper phones launched those used mainly for games and entertainment. BlackBerry is for business people and they use it for earning money. To spend money on entertainment all other phones are used. BlackBerry OS is the only perfect mobile OS.

  • I know what she is doing here. I know the fact too that one should not feed trolls. Maybe she is an aspirants tech blogger, and become one too some day and could afford a BlackBerry flagship smartphone. This my humble attempt to give her as much information about BlackBerry as possible. It is kinda social service for me, you know:)

  • Just don't bother when it comes about @Anonymous - vGe1. It's nobody who only saw a BlackBerry on Youtube videos, comes on BB area and talks about WhatsApp, WeChat, iPhone and Samsung into a spanglish that only him or her is able to understand. In the past GSMArena moderators have been deleted all his/her messages, because they have nothing to say about BlackBerry. Only trash. Just report his/her messages!

  • We all know that 99% of world population uses only 1% of their brain and believe that smartphone = iPhone and/or Samsung. You are aware by the fact that you have same IP as @Anonymous - vGe1, right? How miserable, mineless, hopeless, empty, shallow your life must be?!?!

  • Stand by is close to what producer say. Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 10 min (3G) if phone is permanently conected on internet (not necessary browsing).

  • All of us know that you are smitten by BlackBerry, but can't afford it. I agree that.

  • We all know people don't use too much blacberry. If I agree your theory of 1% so what?

  • Big enough screen for business users. The money is wasted if anyone spends it on a phone that is not BlackBerry.

  • Jokes apart, all professionals are using BlackBerry. BlackBerry 10 is the most intelligently designed mobile OS.

  • Yes recommended BlackBerry. Don't buy anything else.

  • I have a friend who uses BlackBerry classic. She's a journalist who uses it to draft here report, and spends time browsing. Typically, the battery lasts 10 - 12 hours for her. But you being a previous bold uses, may find the transition to Classic both familiar and different experience. I think Classic is sturdy enough, but not shatter proof.

  • hi Ann, are you using this phone ? how is the battery life for heavy net user, i surf net a lot and chat on bbm and whatsapp 24x7. is there any glich in the ph ? i have used curve 9220, which was made like a tank non destructible. what is the built quality in classic? my moto g got dropped on a carpet floor from 3 feet height,and screen got cracked, so this time i want a solid phone.

  • What statistics? Those are the only two numbers he types here, when troll BlackBerry articles.

  • Where do you get your statistics from?

  • For me BB Classic is the most useful device there is and I would buy it immediately if I would know what to do with my Q10. It still works perfectly under sometimes hard pressures of bussiness demands. Suppose I will buy Classic and let my Q10 rest on a shelf as a real legendary device.

  • no wateer proof! its useless!

  • Sigh, no band 12 for T-mobile 700.

  • Big enough screen for a business users. Lighting fast secure operating system. BlackBerry development is very professional and elegant.

  • This smartphone, BlackBerry Classic is superfast and using it is a heavenly experience. BlackBerry taught the world what's a smartphone.

  • Check your setups. I can assure you that calls history logs are older that 1 day, at least on my BB does. What OS version does your BB Classic runs?

  • Small scrreen, crap operating system, blackberry developer need to learn from android.

  • This phone is slow and operating system is hell. I am missing my sony android phone.

  • How can a supposedly gentleman like you carry around such chauvinistic views about females? There are no ugly brands. If you don't find a smartphone like BlackBerry Classic is not for you, that doesn't mean that everyone else should be of that opinion. A lot of people long for a phone with keyboard, and happy that BlackBerry Classic is available for them. Period.

  • How can a beautiful lady be incessantly defending an ugly brand, common! are u a BB employee?

  • Surprised to See That Call Logs in My Blackberry Classic is only for One Day All my Call Details 2 Days BAck Are Not there How Can I Get It

  • A phone is not a business.BlackBerry Classic is a business tool. You may like to use anything. But if wishes were horses...

  • Never want to use this phone as business. I would like to use Iphone.

  • That is an incorrect diatribe. Business use BlackBerry. Oh, you forgot Windows phone? Totally false comment.

  • Ok. - When? While using android apps? - Never faced this. Depends upon career? - It is not a high resolution camera anyway. So expect only that quality. - No comments. - Not very slow. Higher capacity battery takes some time to charge. - Which applications? What's your use?

  • Can i play hayday on bb classic?

  • -despite it's specs, there are time the system gets sluggish. -weak signal reception on both wifi and cellular. -despite it's camera, picture quality is bad especially in low light conditions. -photos have blue hue. -photos taken with facebook messenger looks distorted. but could be app limitation. -very slow charging. -extremely few apps, paid or free. -

  • I agree with you I have iPhone 6 and blackberry classic and the blackberry classic is my main phone iPhone I use just for games now

  • Blackberry is used only 1%. 99% people use Android and Iphone.

  • So say you. But folks with better IQ disagree and buy BlackBerry.

  • change to iPhone or Sony or Samsung etc all are better than the waste BlackBerry

  • what a phone,i am going to buy this phone I am so in love with it.

  • Yes, developers must learn from everywhere. It is an ongoing process. BlackBerry helps all developers to develop super efficient applications. BlackBerry is better than best.

  • Phone with keyboards are known as Smartphones. BlackBerry Classic is a business smartphone with big enough screen, super fast and secure operating system and ultra user friendly. You prefer to go for anything, but it is beyond your reach :D.

  • Blackberry developers should learn from Android developers. Google is best.

  • Still in keyboards. What kind of phone it is?. Small screen slow operating system not user friendly. prefer to go to Iphone.

  • Big enough screen for people who actually work, very secure and smooth operating system that never hangs or lags. BlackBerry classic phone is the time tested and reliable type smartphone.

  • BlackBerry smartphones are above all other phones, especially comparing to fragmented Android. The only one who don't use BlackBerry is you because of affordability. BlackBerry is the only powerful operating system. BlackBerry 10 is the Best of the rest worst.

  • Small screen and bad operating system. how can someone call it business phone. This type of phones are used 7-8 years ago.

  • Android phones are best as compare to Blackberry. No one use now a days blackberry people like Android. Android is best powerful Operating system. Blackberry system is very bad.

  • Cheap Android phones are best for those who can afford only cheap phones. I don't like android phones either. I like BlackBerry phones.

  • Big enough screen in BlackBerry classic is good enough for Business. Operating system is THE best, most efficient. Very extremely user friendly.

  • . You are a troll. . Best keyboard. Since you don't know typing, you will never need this. . Very efficient screen , for a phone. . Best operating system. . Priced correct for people who earn money. Not suitable for people living out of doles. . All business applications are available. . The only user friendly mobile OS. . Most modern design. . The only business phone in the world with most secure and fluid operating system

  • Blackberry 10 is the most fluid and secure operating system in the world. MS outlook mail beats gmail in all departments. There is no mobile browser that can beat BlackBerry browser. Not only cut paste, but all other tasks are better in BlackBerry 10. 10% of people now use BlackBerry phones

  • How this phone is rubbish- Awkward keyboard. small screen. Nonsense Operating system. Overpriced. Lack of Apps Not user friendly. Old design. Even not a business phone with small screen and flop operating system.

  • Android operating system is best. Nothing best with Gmail Email in the world. Chrome browser is best. Cut and paste in Android easy and user friendly. Blackberry operating system is crap that is why just 1% people use Blackberry and 85% use Android.

  • Try using a bloated Android system where the chipset has to drag along rubbish software add-ons, and even then finding a decent email client is a problem. Cut and paste, what a joke.

  • Big 3.5" screen, with most world class mobile keypad. Amazing smartphone.

  • You think wrong. Not only 2015, this phone is needed as long as time exists.

  • small screen, slow processor, still stick on keyboard, awkward phone.

  • I think in 2015 no need of this type of phone.

  • Classic Phone For Classic People

  • You never used a BlackBerry. Sour grapes ( berries) for you. Good that you went back to that 50$ iPhone imitation.

  • New mobile. You waste your pocket money on a dumb phone.

  • Rosy and ripe, and ready to box, The grapes hang high o'er the hungry Fox. He pricks up his ears, and his eye he cocks. Ripe and rosy, yet so high! He gazes at them with a greedy eye, And knows he must eat and drink...or die. When the jump proves to be beyond his power "Pooh!" says the Fox. "Let the pigs devour Fruit of that sort. Those grapes are sour!" [The end] Jean de La Fontaine: Fox And The Grapes

  • I used this phone i did not like it. That is why i am going back to my Iphone. Event cheap android phones are best as compare to this phone.

  • old mobile why should i waste money this kind of mobile.

  • Nice answer, LOL... This person has a perpetual spam poster , against BlackBerry Classic, for quite some time. For a change, if you talk him about games, he will open up and speak with flourish. Many times in the past moderators have deleted his posts because they were against forum policies. I have used BlackBerry OS7 and OS10 phones (Q10 and Z30) . Now I use a Nokia 930 temporarily because my BlackBerry Z30 fell down and the screen is broken. Honestly, I can't do even 30% of the tasks those I used to manage with Z30. Even though Windows 8.1 is as fluid as say BlackBerry 10, the clever integration of communication tools with the excellent OS has placed BlackBerry phones in a much higher plane of efficiency. People who bash BlackBerry ( that too without using the phone ) clearly don't know what they are talking about.

  • BlackBerry has best of best operating system. No operating system other than Apple optimized for a given hardware. No people think BlackBerry is only for gaming. Mature people know what is the use of BlackBerry and they buy it to get their work done. BlackBerry is everywhere with their simplicity, robustness and strong security oriented smartphones. You are confused BIS with BES. Professionals in business use BBM. A lot of those who are shakers and movers use BlackBerry.

  • Not some people, but all people know that BlackBerry is the best business mobile. No other business mobile exists. BlackBerry 10 is the most stable and secure operating system in history. Innovation in mobile phone is the key innovation of BlackBerry.

  • Old fashion does not mean always bad! New does not mean always good! World market is run by marketing experts rather than common sense...

  • Quite on the contrary - BB has a very good operating system and they are producing very good phones. They are not popular like iPhones or Samsungs but that doesn't mean BB is not good. People buy what is popular not what is best for them.

  • BlackBerry 10 OS is able to run Android Apps and Games (execept apps that requires Google Services). I am using BBM for IM, video call, etc. There are BBM versions for Android and iOS for people who don't own a BlackBerry. Also if you are a "hardcore business person" you can choose to use BlackBerry Meetings.

  • 1. Your english is zero. 2. The fact that your are on BB area and your are talking about WhatsApp, says it all about your age and knowledge is what BlackBerry is, what BlackBerry can do for your business and what are BlackBerry targets. 3. In terms of instant messaging, video call, social media BlackBerry has it's own app, developed by them. The app name is BBM, and the is most powerful, secure, stable, user friendly app of its kind. If you compare BlackBerry with Android, the last one is a Water Soaker and BlackBerry is something like a quantum physics manual. Few people are able to understand and work with it. 4. I hate apps that requires my phone number and needs access to read my agenda, phone book, call history, etc to work.

  • Mr. FaraUnID, i agree with you. i am going to buy classic because i am in love with BB classic, i just want to verify that for video calling what kind of software runs in classic?

  • blackberry has worse operating system. Every operating system design for optimize their hardware as well as Android and Iphone.Android is the best for business. Most people think this is only for gaming. but those people are not enough mature to understand Gmail, chrome, google map all are from google. they are industry best in the world. blackberry is nowhere.Nobody use BIS nowadays. People use Whatsup, wechat, skype. Now nobody want blackberry that is why 95% believe in Android and Iphone.

  • when bb classic make water proof

  • That was your 3 message in where are you trying to say something without saying nothing. I swaped my Android with BlackBerry Classic and I don't have any regrets. Blackberry is a mature company who produces mature phones for mature people and for kids to play Candy Crush and make selfies. As another user mentioned before, BlackBerry OS is design and optimizied fot BlackBerry hardware and it has no crash, no bug, no lag, no freeze and no data mining. BlackBerry invented mobile e-mail and since then they are No 1 at this. BlackBerry Hub gathers all of the messages and notifications that you receive from your different accounts into one convenient location. In the BlackBerry Hub, you can receive and respond to email, text messages, or BBM chats all in the same place, see and respond to notifications from your social networking accounts, glance at your upcoming events, and more. In Android you need 3 or more apps for that. BIS and BES solution are doing data compression and will save you a lot of MB/month. That is very handy when you are using you BlackBerry in roamning. But, users like you, who are thinking that smartphone means Samsnung Android, deserve their faith. People like you will continue to live in dark and don't deserve anything new, anything special, anything that can make your life easy. Saying that BlackBerry is not business is something like CISCO is not for IT&C professionals.

  • Some people believe blackberry is the only business phone. But they don't know Androids, iPhone and windows mobile are better business options as well as gaming and entertainment. What the business require Email, Browsing, video conferencing. Android, iPhone and windows mobile have a better capability to do these jobs better than a blackberry. Blackberry does not have a good operating system as compare to them. old junk phones nothing new innovation. That is why mostly people don't use Blackberry.

  • I bet my money that you only saw a BlackBerry on Youtube and you are part of thoose poeple who 10 - 15 years ago belive that the only mobile phones on the market are Nokia and The Rest. Today, all thoose people like you own Android or Apple, because they belive Samsung is the only phone on the market. BB is a pure business, corporate phone. A mature phone for mature people, not for kids who are playing Angry Birds and laughing like retards when they crash some candy.

  • Android is best for business. Blackberry is old fashion and crap operating system. That is why 95% people believe in Android and IOS.

  • As I said in my previous comment, BB OS is design for their hardware and that helps a lot. If Classic is to outdated for your demands, you may go for Passport and soon BlavkBerry Oslo will be on.

  • Good joke man. Calling an icecream, lollipop or jelly bean a business. Blackberry OS is an operating system especially create for their hardware. That means: no lags, no bugs, no crash, no freeze, no bloatware, no data mining. BB OS also means: security, stability, optimization, performance and BB 10 OS is able to run Android apps. How can a business person say that he has a lollipop or jelly as his companion, wiyhout blushing?!?!?

  • I think it is unfortunate that BB went with the exact same processor and camera specs as is in my current galaxy s3 that I got over 2 years ago. I was excited about this phone until I saw that. To get back on top, Blackberry needs to give people something more worthwhile than 3 year outdated processors and cameras. They need something that excites people the way bbm brought people to blackberry in droves.

  • Android is not only games but for business too. Email tool nothing better than Gmail. Web browsing chrome is no1. Blackberry no where. Slow slugish and crap operating system of blackberry leads it in no future zone.

  • All mobile phones are heating more or less when are conected to internet or charging battery. Classic is no exception to that. It does heat a bit when you are using it to surf the web via mobile data connexion. Mine is not heating when it's connected via WiFi, only on mobile network data. I don't know how much does your Z is heating, because I do not own a Z for a comparison.

  • Can anyone share experience of classic about heating, is there also heating problem? Like z10. I'm using z10 from last 10 month and its heats up too much compare to any other devices. Please please reply. Thanks.

  • What do you mean not even a business phone. Unfortunately I moved to a Samsung S5 because in Australia Blackberry has such little support, and for costs reasons. I can say the Android experience is terrible compared to the Blackberry OS. Ok the hardware is excellent but the Android OS is bloated and unresponsive. If you are big on emails, texting, recording information, viewing docs, simple things like copy and paste, then the BB OS is far superior. The Blackberry hub feature leaves Android for dead. Oh and the web brouser is better in my opinion. Android is good for games and thats about it. I dont use facebook (dangerous) or any of that rubbish, or play games. As a business tool there is no doubt the BB is superior. The amount of junk on the Samsung OS is amasing. The Gmail app is just so far behind the BB. I will have to change back to BB later.

  • That's exactly the point of the classic... That is why they called it the classic. If you need innovation go to the passport.

  • may i know why my Classic drain battery faster than my Q10? is it latest OS make it drain faster? anyone have this experiences before? if yes, mind to sharing .......

  • That's why its called C-L-A-S-S-I-C

  • From what i read in the past article, right now majority ( or all ) blackberry made by Foxconn in China. Yes, the same company that made iPhone/iPad etc

  • i'm from Indonesia. My Classic made in china

  • Very professional looks. Like one of the successful businessmen's phone.

  • That's just how the phone was made.that other speaker doesn't work.

  • Boring look like old time phone. No inovation.

  • Exceptional and fantastic. The best business phone.

  • hii....the left vent at the bottom is not speaker its just a microphone, it has got only one speaker(the one on the right)

  • Q10 and Classic share the same hardware and software, but the Classic has more quality materials, finishing touches and more attention to details. Q10 is more like a low budget BB. In my country you can buy a new Q10 with in 200 euros max, contract free.

  • Yes the left speakers do not function in BlackBerry classic phone.

  • Boring even not a business phone

  • to be sincere Q10 is better than this phone

  • Also BB have subcontractors in India. I am not sure if BB Classic is packed up only in China or also in India or Mexico. As I said before, mine is packed in China. Maybe other BB Classic owners are kind enough to tell us where their BB Classic was made or packed!

  • So for this Blackberry Classic, the subcontractor also have Mexico? not just China?

  • The one on the left is the main microphone. Keep in mind that BBs are not multimedia dedicated phones, therefore don't expect much on this side.

  • this is the best phone for work dude seriously if your getting alot of text messages and 50 emails a day and you need to answer them back quickly you need this device it is made for work i do have an iphone for social network but im thinking to sell it i dont need that anymore overall its a A+ phone shortcuts are great it makes me to send text and emails way faster than other phones thanks blackberry your making my job easier

  • I've just purchased my New Classic and looking on the bottom when playing i.e. youtube, I thought that it was a dual speaker and noticed that the left speaker doesn't have sound! Is anyone having the same problem? Sorry if this is a silly question but hope you can help.

  • Oh, no! I feel sorry for you man. Swapping a BB with an Android it's like changing a quantum physics book with a coloring book. Why don't you buy a BlackBerry Q5 or Q10 as a low budget emergency solution until Classic price will go down a little bit?

  • Country of Origin for Blackberry is Canada, but just like Apple does, BlackBerry have different subcontractors from countries like China, India, Mexic to build up their smartphones. My BlackBerry Classic is packed in China for BlackBerry Canada - that is wrote on the box!

  • Good point, DrZoidberg.

  • Yotaphone? Good luck with that, buddy! (pssstt... read some user reviews about any phone , before you buy )

  • Comparing to what?

  • What is the Country of Origin for Blackberry Classic? Made in China or made in Mexico? or available in both?

  • Well folks, as I have posted some weeks back, I was thinking of the S4 I9507 as a replacement for my poor aging Bold 9900 because it was so much cheaper that the Classic in Australia, like half price under contract with unlimited calls etc. So I got one. Frankly it has been frustrating with Android, little things like crappy email clients, copy and paste is a nightmare, too many apps having access to personal data. I already miss the BB, its speed and simplicity, and perhaps will go back to it when the price of the Classic comes down. Overall the BB keyboard is massively better than touch screen if you text a lot, copy and paste a lot, and dont need to spend all day playing games or on facebook. I just cannot see the reason for Android except it is a cheap gaming platform. If you just want a good business mobile, there is no substitute for BB in many ways. Pity then BB just overprices its mobiles.

  • Hi guys, have been using the Classic and find it adequate n smooth in all ways. Upgraded from Q5 and its a huge improvement and relief for me. Better than the bold 4 whoch i used to love except the battery life. am very happy with classic except the pricing

  • As a fan of BlackBerry and an owner of both the Classic and the Passport, I hate to say it but the Classic is garbage. The low res display makes text blurry and uncomfortable to read. The keypad, at least on mine, feels cheap and isn't lit equally (a few dim keys). The track pad doesn't sit straight on the toolbelt.. yup it's wonky! If these weren't an issue, then it would be an absolutely amazing device. WTF BB?! This is not the BB I remember, stop shooting yourself in the foot!!

  • what did i told you ! that make this a water proof..now YOTAPHONE 2 is coming... this will be garbage!

  • Is the battery better...had to replace 9720 battery 3 times and charging block 4 times in under 2 years. Need to upgrade and dont want a phone with touch screen keybord.

  • stand-by time is too shrot

  • Yes, BB Passport is much better in any way than Classic, but also more expensive.

  • Brother marius,tht mean the passport speaker is superb bcoz both of the speaker frm passport is work n very loud.

  • when bb make a water proof for this !!!!!!

  • Don't bother with that, just report these messages and the end of story. I encourage everybody to do that. But, the fact that some Anonymous came here and talk bull... about BB does help in growing BB Classic popularity.

  • Yes, provided you use a quality thread and tie it from a strong branch. But, why would you want to hang a smartphone?

  • Why useless? do you live under the sea?

  • For those people asking if this unit is waterproof and always say this is useless.. why ask for waterproof? do you do all your thing under water? do you live under the sea or something? are both of your hands always soaked on water? Makes me think that people asking that question are fish or mermaids or something. Rant about the waterproof issue if your a fish or if you're living under the sea.

  • There is nothing wrong with your phone. The one on the right is the speaker and the one on the left is the main microphone. That is why you don't hear anything on the left "speaker".

  • Does classic user it have same problem with me?my classic speaker it just work one side n the other side is no sound.pls the suggest?!thx

  • It depends on your needs and and expectations: If you are a business person preoccupied for productivity, security and stability, yes BlackBerry is THE PHONE for you. If you are looking for entertainment, better look in a different place. Don't pay attention to people who only saw a BB on Youtube. It is a very powerful terminal with an OS built especially for their hardware. That means: No crashes, Maximum Optimization and no Data Mining as Google does with Android and Market. BB 10 OS does not require BIS aka APN BlackBerry to operate. It will run with any regular data plan. Also BB 10 OS is able to run both Android and Windows Phone, that beside BB native apps. I have mine since the beginning of this year and I am more than happy with it. Did not have any crash, freeze, lag, restart or any other bugs find in Android. Definitely worth!

  • Just brought the Classic to replace my Q10. Not much different but a bigger screen. No regrets though as this is the executive business device whilst my iPhone 6 is a social phone.

  • is this a good idea to go about with this phone.... Kindly suggest

  • Blackberry is stupid phone i have... Balckberry voice assistant is the one of stupid idea for blackberry... it make slow and not usable... i think blackberry bankrupt as soon as possible...

  • What do you mean by "hang like other BB phones" ?!?! P.S. - Please stop typing using Messenger slang! Thank you!

  • I am wonder how long should work proper battery in BlackBerry classic. I've got new one and battery works around 14 hours-80% of time not active. Is that normal or sth is wrong with this particular battery? Please advise.

  • Does dis phne hang like de otr blackberrys ??!

  • Great phone! Finally BB are back! Well done to the new CEO and leadership. You did what the previous disastrous CEO should have done. Love the phone! A million times better than Q10 and improving with every update. Good heavy luxury feel to the phone. Very happy

  • Hi. how is the keyboard, is the BlackBerry classic keyboard usually get faulty easily. Because I am using BlackBerry Q10 and the button is now having some problem, that is why I am ask someone to tell me about BlackBerry classic.

  • Hi. how is the keyboard, is the BlackBerry classic keyboard usually get faulty easily.

  • i've already used all other OS and finnaly blackberry 10 is still the best for me (typical business and serious user, not a game addict) plan to upgrade my Z10 to Classic :)

  • I really need this phone. Come rain come sunshine. Am cutting on budget now.

  • After switching from 9900 it is significantly heavier phone, slightly wider even. The weight of the phone may come as a deal breaker for some, if you have used lighter phones in the past. Also, I found the touch sensor to be a bit heavy to press comparing to my old 9900

  • No pptp support yet, why????

  • The battery on this phone last all day all night. Really happy switching from iPhone.

  • when bb made a water resistant for this

  • Xactly I like dat

  • i need this water proof !!!!!!

  • I find it odd that we are okay with non removable battery in iphone but find fault if someone else does it. I prefer non removable battery for couple of reasons. My experience is that, for the same type of device and price, non removables are longer lasting that removeables. Secondly - environmental - you are unlikely to throw away an old phone, but quite likely to throw away an old battery. Hopefully majority of these phones would reach an environmental organisation who knows how to responsibly recycle it.

  • Is it because of low price that iphone and galaxy s5 selling well ? I think bb priced it right, instead of being seen as cheap phones. But at that price the quality has to be maintained as an iphone or high end galaxy does. I think classic does that in its own way. It is not a fun device, but a "business device with a bit of fun". Thats what i am looking for.

  • good look new model in classic black berry

  • For one I will agree that High End BB has a high price tag compare to other Android and iOS smartphones simply bcoz of its durability, craftsmanship, and material used. It all boils down to preferences and satisfaction.

  • I think the main reason why BlackBerry terminal aren't so popular is the fact that people see them as "difficult phones" to work with them, and many people still think that you will need BIS for them. Do you remember a few years ago when, in terms of mobile phones, 9 ou&#539; of 10 people saw Nokia as "the only phone"? Today same 9 ou&#539; of 10, when it comes about smartphone they will go with Samsung or iPhone...

  • BB Passport has screen flickring problem. BB 9720 has very low RAM. Also very high price. But customer service was really awesome, also the only smart phone we can see clearly even in sunlight, without giving shade with our hands.

  • this type mobile want in budget

  • why people don't take interest in this phone.Blackberry phones are nowhere in top ranking. What wrong with blackberry. First passport and now this classic is flopped. Why because of high price or these phones do not fit the needs of business. Blackberry should reconsider their strategy.

  • Best phone I have used from the BB stable. Though it may be slower, its the best smartphone I think anyone can own in the market, best looking and it means business...The best keypad, best battery life & am loving it

  • I haven't seen OEM BB powerbank. Though choosing bet. the 2 freebies I would go for leather pouch. It gives more classy look and protection to the phone. In terms of performance with Z10, I can not say more since this is my first BB smartphone. But for SMS and call features the Classic is probably ahead coz of its physical keypad and track pad. For call, Classic has Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic while Z10 got none. And of course, the battery life of Classic is better than Z10.

  • when is the white classic launching

  • Because of the word optimization. BlackBerry OS is optimized for their hardware. So it is smooth , efficient and lagfree for the *intended* use. Not for playing games or major multimedia consumption or installing a million "fart" applications. BlackBerry OS is lean and mean. Not fat and bloated.

  • Because we, BlackBerry owners don't need tons of apps who are doing data mining into our phones, collect private data and send them to Google, developer or a third party to spam us with targeted messages. Because we need a more stable OS who does not crash when we most need to use our terminal. I have used Android phones, so I know what I am talking about. P.S. - But, just to play your game, about Apps: BlackBerry 10 OS can run both, Android Apps and Windows Phone apps. That beside native BlackBerry Apps. Does a ZenPhone 5 is able to run WP and BlackBerry Apps?

  • make a water proof for this ! im sure some rainy country need this

  • Look I agree with you as a long term BB user. However, it is not that simple in Australia to upgrade when there is essentially no support from Blackberry, and it costs too much for the Classic. To buy online one risks getting nothing. You dont know if you will actually get your mobile. There is no upgade path for a Bold 9900 user, and from all the hardware problems that came with that phone build. So we end up dumping BB. OK we have gone to Android. It is ok, but not like the clean experience of BB, but we have no choice. By BB's own actions, we are force to move to a different OS. Not a smart loyalty program.

  • I need BlackBerry classic

  • Do not judge a BB by the specs. It might not boast a quad CPU and an immensely powerful GPU but c'mon, we all know why Android based phones need that. Android does not handle HW well whereas OS 10 is better optimized and will be less bogged down over time and you don't have to go meticulously through the OS wiping all unnecessary stuff. Plus build quality was never an issue with high-end BBs you get a solid piece of hw for your money. Plus for people who values keyboard over a huge touch screen, this is probably the best option.

  • BlackBerry Classic sold at memo express in SM Pampanga let's you choose between a BlackBerry leather pouch and a BlackBerry power bank when you purchase a BlackBerry classic, so far how is the performance? Is it a worth upgrade coming from BlackBerry z10?

  • still on keyboard, no camera high price no new invention old processor. No sign to come back. I was bb fan 5 years back but now never.

  • Your tech's spec is no better than asus zenfone 5... but your price is twice time zenfone 5... Your apps not as much as ios or android.... why should i buy this handset on that price?

  • I, did not find any officially BB SAR values for Classic, but SAR value for BB Classic sold by Vodafone in UE is 0.59 W/kg, so I think that is the benchmark. I also found these measurements: Head: 0.70 W/kg 1 g; Body: 0.62 W/kg 1 g and when phone is used as a WiFi Hotspot SAR value is 1.23 W/kg 1 g.

  • the truth spec of smartphone..simple not overact.

  • How is battery lifetime ?

  • Hello, what SAR values &#8203;&#8203;has BlackBerry Classic for the European market?

  • what a sexy phone...........awesome works superb love BB os so friendlyyyyyyyyyyy.....

  • so nice phone,my dream phone,but with battery life not satisfy

  • Does anyone got the latest OS update for Classic, 10.3.1.2xxx ? If yes, what is new in it? From what I have read on www this update is with dedication for Z30 and its main goal is to fix some browser security issues! I still have 10.3.1.1565. Thanks!

  • Hi Blackberry has really got a style and knows how to play her cards. Though I am not owning the 'Classic' the roll out of the update of the new OS was a great occurance to us Blackberry conzumers. My Z10 used to feel like an ordinary boring handset before the upgrade was released. I even begun to envy my spouse' Samsung Galaxy SIII mini. But after the upgrade modified my Z10 it is now a super handset capable of just about everything. It is now capable to Google Talk like Android's feature. The amazon package application is the best thing ever happened to us Blackberry clients. I think John Chen has what it takes to place Blackberry at the tip top position since it iz a business minded designed

  • Hi. Yes I did notice that. It is a niche that BB is starting to explore more: A full touchscreen phone. But BB, also gives you the opportunity to choose the old style classic fashion way with terminals like: Q5, Q10, Classic and Passport. That is why I have got the "Classic" way!

  • It is a manly phone, that's why it is heavy. For BlackBerry Protect you need either a BB 10 OS, or for old BB terminals you need to pay for a BlackBerry Internet Service. Main difference between Q10 and Classic are quality of materials, finishes and toolbelt.

  • Love my BB Classic on Verizon. Does everything I need. Superb battery life, clear call quality, & physical keyboard, plus great email/calendar interface (called Blackberry HUB). User upgradable Memory card is a great feature, and cost effective for those needing more memory in the future. Not many apps for it, but all the ones I need, like LinkedIn and Pandora. I don't want to watch movies on my phone, have all the latest greatest aps, or play games, I just want a functional business tool for a smartphone. I own four Mac computers, but no iPhone. Go figure....

  • Hi Have you noticed, BlackBerry is starting to follow the same trend of manufacturing same products. Blackberry Z3 and the new Blackberry 'Leap'

  • if its not a water proof!!!! useless

  • Good phone nice quality feel crisp screen and an intuitive mix of touchy screen, keyboard and tracker ball. Basically whatever you want to do works. Sweet shortcuts. Enjoying the phone :)

  • Hi This is the handset Í wish I would own. It is beautifully crafted and only quality material was used to assemble it. Í think it is better than Iphone 6 or Nokia 930 lumia

  • For US $419.00 I don't think it's worth the money considering the non-removable battery + my battery lasted less than 24hrs with just few text messaging. I just bought this BB Classic purely because of its look, quality/craftsmanship, durability and physical keypad.

  • I bought this bb and found it rather heavy I hated it. Also the bb protect doesn't work with the bb 9900. I think bb company must rethink of producing a new version where it's lighter. I was very disappointed with it really :( Can someone tell me what's the diff between bb Q10 and the bb classic ? Tks

  • how's your blackberry?worth the money to buy?

  • this is outgrowing the usual... classically designed. this phone satisfies the eyes

  • I got mine at shopping mall in ordinary sealed pack with no leather pouch. The one I saw in Youtube has a big black box with pouch is a special or limited edition one. Though you can acquire one locally in Greenhills for Php 2,000.00

  • Hi, I'm also from the Philippines, does your classic have free leather pouch or Blackberry power bank when you bought it?

  • The same story as user @shabi with BB vs iPhone. BB is pure business. We can not compare BlackBerry with Android, WP or iOS. Try to find another online trusted store in your area. I am sure you will find BB Classic for a decent price. I am not a Samsung fan because, starting with Galaxy Wave, all Samsung Galaxy phones looks the same when it comes about design.

  • Good idea. Go ahead and do that.

  • So I just got this phone a few days ago and so far I love it! Although it seems like a some of the specs are lacking, it makes up for it in the OS. It is one of the most interesting OS's I have ever used and I want to spend all my day on it learning all the tricks. Another great feature is the keyboard, and since I love typing, having the physical keyboard was a huge plus and the build quali

  • I want to upgrade my BB9900 but in Australia the Classic costs $500 or a 2 year $80/m contract, but can get a new Samsung S4 for $35/m. Blackberry does not encourage loyalty when it seeks to screw its own customers. So what to do, hell I might as well jump to the S4 and try to install as secure software I can find. What do you think?

  • BlackBerry terminals are pure business phones, therefore if you are a business person interest in communication over a secure network, BB is the phone for you. Also BB 10 OS can run, beside BB Apps, android apps and windows phone apps. I don't think iPhone is capable to do that. BBM way better that facebook, BB Hub will be live at first sight. But, if you are interest in playing games, listen music, selfies and other 16 year old kid stuff, an entry level android will do just fine.

  • Yes, I'm waterproof and I'm not useless!

  • Led notification light but no led network indicator light like 9900?

  • which is the best? iphone or bb

  • YES, it does have LED notification light and its color can be customize to your like :-)

  • does the blackberry classic has a notification led light?

  • Thanks Marius. Yes I'm going verify this warranty thing with Blackberry Philippines. I'm now in a process of contacting them.

  • I think it's just wrong what happens in your country, because all the pack is covered by warranty. By "pack" meaning all "things inside the box" that has come with your phone when you buy it: Phone, charger, USB cable, headset, etc. Those things are covered by the warranty. Try to contact BlackBerry and find their point of view on your case, because it is just wrong.

  • If the problem is just battery, you need to bring the whole device. Store policy here in the Philippines with regards to battery is quite different. It's not covered by warranty. And knowing some shop technicians here they will just open the device and replace the battery. Again, it's a hassle, money and time consuming. We know how easy to replace battery...right? :-)

  • Battery: A non-removable battery, could also be an advantage, because in case that something goes wrong, the service unit will swap your phone (just like Apple does with iPhone). Price: In my country BB Classic costs 349 Euros contract free.

  • My first ever Blackberry device. My interest: 1. Text messaging 2. Calls 3. A little in browsing By far, the physical keyboard is superior & nothing comes close. Optical Trackpad is a + factor. Text messaging is now a breeze. Voice call reception and clarity are so good. Thanks to "Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic" feature. Quality material and built is top-notch. Handling this device has a great comfort for its size. Easy One-hand operation is completely secured though it's a bit heavy in my feel. Performance: good with latest OS version 10.3.1.2243 Battery: as far as my normal use Call & SMS with some few downloads only lasted for less than 24 hrs. Still I believe non-removable battery is a drawback. Software: still lack of supported applications at Amazon Appstore Price: still pricey for US$ 419.5 (Php 18,500.00)

  • Any BlackBerry that runs BB 10 OS will function with standard APN Net or APN Internet. You don't need to pay for an APN BlackBerry plan.

  • will blackberry classic will run on normal 3G plan or blackberry pack?

  • Are you waterproof? If not you are useless.

  • audio quality and reduction noise please?

  • no water proof! its useless.....

  • I bought it yesterday but it is not usable in Iran. ALl features don't work at all.

  • I bought one, its very cllasy n beauty in metal style. But i think the track pad isn,t normally install parallel to screen!!! Is it eye fault or not?!!!!

  • BB Classic has 16GB internal storage. From that, user has access to about 10GB, because, by default, OS + Apps installed from factory "eats" about 5,5 GB.

  • Yes, you can transfer content from an earlier BlackBerry smartphone to your BlackBerry Classic via BlackBerry Link software.

  • I think you have mistaken something. The classic has got 2GB memory and 16 GB internal storage.

  • Hi. Have always loved a BlackBerry and this one is far superior to the old lot. If you need to call text and mail this is unbeatable.. even prefer this to mailing from my desktop or macbook. Excellent build quality and finish. Love it!

  • Hi. Have always loved a BlackBerry and this one is far superior to the old lot. If you need to call text and mail this is unbeatable.. even prefer this to mailing from my desktop or macbook. Excellent build quality and finish. Love it!

  • Hi. Have always loved a BlackBerry and this one is far superior to the old lot. If you need to call text and mail this is unbeatable.. even prefer this to mailing from my desktop or macbook. Excellent build quality and finish. Love it!

  • I think what he means is if you are a old person, then you must know BlackBerry was once the most popular phone in North America. If you are a young person who only use Apple product or Samsung product or any touch-screen phone, which don't have a QWERT keyboard, then you would think this phone is just garbage. I am not saying who is old or young, I used a blackberry bold and now using samsung s4.

  • I just bought it! it has a great view, love it... but 140 MG of memory phone!!! Really ???!!! what phone has so low memory ??? disappointed... anyway i have to buy a memory card :/

  • @ John $500 for a brand new quality built handset is a great price.. especially at Telstra!

  • Really liking the design. Shame the specs didn't get much of an improvement over the Q10, but in saying that the Q10 is super responsive with all of the recent updates. Don't listen to the fullscreen sheeple! Physical QWERTY's still have a place in the market!

  • Loll.... What does Qwerty keyboard have to do with being old or young??? Its a matter of preference....

  • Perhaps you are too young to type!

  • Buy a DSLR, if you want a good camera.

  • You said what I could not coin! Thanks.

  • Can I easily transfer all contacts from Bold 9870 to BB Classic? Thanks

  • AUD$500 plus for this mobile from Telstra in Australia. Rather expensive, and who is actually making the margins - Telstra, Blackberry, the importer, or custom taxes. It is really overpriced - what a pity.

  • blackberry classic use otg?

  • Excellent performance.Good battery back up.worth for money.

  • Yes, this phone does have Corning Gorilla Glass 3, but I would recommend applying a protective plastic film or using a holder.

  • Is classic built with gorilla glass 3?..

  • Is classic built with gorilla glass 3?..

  • There are Call Recorder "built for Blackberry 10" apps. A quick search in the BB App Store showed two free call recorder apps and 2 paid call recording apps. The most popular one is Call Recorder For Blackberry 10 Free by Ajani Info Tech the developer. Based on the 1,985 reviews, it gets an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. That should tell you this is a reliable app, and the same goes for the other apps. In short, what you have in Android, you will have in Blackberry.

  • Classic have no led network light like 9900 or 9700

  • @SAIM My BB Classic in "Made in China for Blackberry Canada" (that is wrote on the box), and I have got mine at Orange Romania Customer Retention Program. I don't think Orange sells fakes aka clones, therefore if you will buy a BB from a trusted source, even if is "Made in China" it will be a genuine BB.

  • Classic made in China it's original or fake please answer me?

  • Iam from india,and Iam using this device for last one week my review is its an awesome design,decent os,never hang and heat issues.battery is ok it's depending on our usage.typing exp is super.little bulk but it's ok camera is decent.build quality and design is brilliant.the hub is very useful I love it

  • Ha - and they are almost giving away S4 Samsungs in Australia. So much for their resale value.

  • Can anyone comment of the battery life of this model? Thank you.

  • I sure would like to have some of what you're smoking! The Classic could have the tightest OS and core apps, combined with bulletproof build quality. It doesn't matter at this point, hardly anyone will ever know. I see people on Craigslist trying to sell their Classics when they relize just what they've bought. Their slowly eroding pride is almost painful to watch; $600-$500-$400-$350-$300, still no sale. How many months since it released? How old is the 5S, and look at its resale value?! I do plan to pick one up, believe me. In about 2-3 months, they should be going for $200. Just about even with the Q10's they're recycled from.

  • i have been using this phone for about a week now and I'm satisfied with it. I only have some minor issues with like having a Number Passcode when the phone itself is being locked. When you press the call button, almost from anywhere while using it tends you to be opening its log not directly the dialing pad. Its processor is not fast enough in opening in between apps. Its a little bit difficult creating a new entry for new contacts as compared to the previous OS of blackberry. Anyhow, I''m still very much contented with it and should only be used like any other smartphone except that I'm not recommending it for long term web browsing

  • make it dual sim

  • This phone has a stellar OS, but the device is just waay too huge. Returning mine.

  • I brought one but made in china.it original or fake I don't know.can anybody help me please!

  • Well! @anonymous I don't dig saying if the handset is water resistant I mean in your minds. When r u xpecting the phone to drop in water. Mistakes r comon but. I mean. Dnt be xtra careless. Dah!!!

  • Almost, all the new models of Blackberry support call recorder. But, unfortunately unlike android, there is no suitable app for this in BB10.

  • Blackberry10 is found on blackberries. Android is found on any stupid phone, and saying BB10 is way behind android is like saying, Windows is behind Mac. It's two different operating systems. For the screen, if you want to watch movies, do that on your TV. 1Mobile app store let's you download android games and will give you instructions if a certain game needs an extra file, similar to downloading a game from Playstore and when opening, you have to download more data.

  • does this phone support call recording?

  • I agree. The cellphone is a magnificent communications device. Games? On a cellphone? Sigh. Get a life!

  • Ha ha excellent comment and observations on the android platform. I haven't been able to get mine yet. Only found it today and will go and pick it up.

  • Yes, yYou can use it without any problem in iran but it should be unlock version.

  • BlackBerry Classic like

  • if this unit is water resistant its gonna be the best phone ever! ? when

  • Can I use it in Iran. I mean can I have usability with no problem in this country? Plz answer my question. Thanks

  • You are right

  • You are right

  • Please can anyone tell me if there is internet calling function in BB classic or any of the BB q10 or BB q5.. Internet calling function like you select before calling phone or internet... the one which android users have in their phones....

  • Nice try misleading people, you BB hater. Your name says it all "RIP2BBERRY" so people dont believe HIS ATROCITY, his lies and supposed sympathy. This guy is one of those wishing RIP to Blackberry since 3 years back and yet Blackberry has already risen from the dead and now resurrecting the Blackberry horde with the Classic in the forefront of the comeback!