BlackBerry DTEK50 Review

The Canadian manufacturer has virtually no issues its own smartphones. The last such was the BlackBerry Priv. Distinguished gadget also work running Android, and not BlackBerry OS. But it is quite away from the market until the company does not intend to in the future plans to license the brand to other manufacturers. Announcement of the first such model (DTEK50) took place in the summer , and most recently, a second model in this series. Today we talk about the BlackBerry and TCL, the result of which became BlackBerry DTEK50 review teamwork.

PACKAGING AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Packaging and its contents do not stand out. Gadget gets to the buyer in a black cardboard box decorated with company logos and white lettering. Included is the charger with a detachable cable, headset, clip and documentation. When you first set up the device prompts you to install a few apps (GDocs, WatchDox and the Password Keeper ). But other than that the system has a set of proprietary applications and add-ons of steam. Fortunately, the appearance of the Android OS is practically not changed.

Not without difficulty. With some Android-devices BlackBerry DTEK50 review it is such that they do not “pick up” cellular data and give access to the data transmission settings. Error is quite old and on devices from different manufacturers, not just BlackBerry. A quick web search showed that with a few reboots, you can solve the problem, but the problem was repeated in the future. BlackBerry Forum offered a simple and reliable solution – Pin-off code. Since then, the error is not manifest.

DESIGN AND USABILITY

Externally, the device is almost completely repeats design Alcatel Idol 4, only the back cover is covered with a rubberized plastic, not glass. It is though not so beautiful, but it is much more practical. Body itself is small (for a smartphone with a 5.2-inch display) and easy to use: 147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm, and weight – 135 grams. A notable difference with, for example, the iPhone 6/7 in a case there, but the display is still more. So it turns out, the size of the gadget is quite convenient for those who are already accustomed to the standard sizes of smartphones. The users, who like smaller devices (such as iPhone SE of the same or something similar) will have a bit of getting used to, but a lot of the time it does not take.

As just mentioned, the device BlackBerry DTEK50 review  back cover is made of rubberized plastic, but metal frame, painted black with polished silver edges. The display, of course, covered with glass. The exterior of the little stands out among other smartphones. Box / housing base a little more display area and the back. Above and below are obtained such a “step” on which there are speakers. Just so I do not remember another smartphone with the design. In any case, against today’s competitors have such a design stroke. Someone like this, some do not. Personally, I liked it a bit.

Where engineers and designers have clearly made a mistake, it is in the placement of buttons. Enables smart button on the left and on the right is the volume rocker and the universal button (the effect being set by the user). It so happened that holding the smartphone in your right hand, reach for the power button is not very convenient. Universal button is much better located (reminiscent of the power key, the Sony smartphone), but it is not turned off the screen is active. Subjectively, headphone and charging / synchronization, too would be better positioned in the center of the body. Then, when you connect to any acoustics (or any other accessory to the universal dock) setting would be better. The other obvious problems in ergonomics was not found.

And in spite of the shortcomings, the smartphone has turned out good. Only a cheap looks back side, pupyrchatoy plastic is not much added “premium” appearance, though very practical (it harder to damage and it is quite slippery). Otherwise, the smartphone easy to use (the issue is solved with a double-click “tapom” on the display to turn on) and it is quite visually neutral. But BlackBerry gadgets usually do not make a strong emphasis on design, first of all the company takes care of the security and the user experience. On the other hand, leaving the rear glass panel (as in the original Alcatel Idol 4) from the exterior device BlackBerry DTEK50 review sensations were different.

DISPLAY

Surrounded large enough framework BlackBerry DTEK50 review (especially the top and bottom), the front side of approximately 70% of the screen cover. This 5.2-inch IPS-Disley with Full HD-resolution. This ratio of diagonal and resolution are already relatively standard, it is sufficient for the job, view photos / videos and games. In conjunction with a small body, at a certain skill, it is quite convenient to use.

Expect from neflagmanskogo perfect color device is not necessary, but in reality, good color, viewing angles are maximal, and enough illumination in the open sun. In my opinion, the standard picture is chilly, but to adjust this setting in the settings there is a point color temperature control. But in general, I was pleased with the image, but the supporters of AMOLED-matrices with high contrast and more vivid colors so the screen will seem boring.

By the protective glass, grease repellent coating and the sensor does not have any questions. The latter supports 5 simultaneous touches. What it protects the glass matrix is not precisely known, but expect to impact is not necessary (which is true for almost all modern smartphones).

SOUND

Stereo speakers in the smartphone – a very cool bonus, which would like to see (or rather hear) in each device. BlackBerry DTEK50 review just has a couple of speakers located above and below. They sound like to set in your phone perfectly. They are not just great complement watching videos, but also cool to play music. Of course, portable speakers, they will not replace, but in the absence of such, these speakers do not lose face.

Since one of the main speakers is used as a colloquial, reproach subscriber transmission of speech in a conversation it would be difficult. Complete Headset (in-ear monitor) sounds good, both packaged add-ons. If we talk about third-party headphones, then this smartphone they may not have enough bass. But since the average user is not very fussy, the musical properties of this BlackBerry it will be enough.

HARDWARE PLATFORM AND SOFTWARE

BlackBerry DTEK50 review work provides an eight Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952), GPU Adreno 405, 3 GB of RAM and 16-gigabyte drive. Not without a memory card slot (up to 2 TB). Communication interfaces are all in place, including Wi-Fi AC standard, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC and LTE support. Fly in the ointment was not even the lack of support 2 Sim (the slot is, but it works only for a memory card), as the lack of a fingerprint scanner (it is the older model – DTEK60). The capacity of this kit is sufficient for smooth operation, but there is practically no margin performance, as measured by the games and synthetic benchmarks.

From good news in these figures benchmarks, the performance is sufficient for undemanding tasks, and the case itself is almost not heated. To please fans of games will not be able, top-end graphics and FPS highest performance expected does not make sense. In fairness it should be noted that the BlackBerry does not strongly associate their devices with games, more emphasis on software and security, with which there were no problems.

Actual version of the Android OS for BlackBerry DTEK50 review is 6.0.1 (with the promised monthly security updates). The appearance of the system largely intact, which is nice. As the overall operation of the device. Sometimes, of course, there are delays, but overall performance is satisfactory smartphone. But included is a set of proprietary software from companies including BlackBerry Messenger (corporate instant messenger), Password Keeper (password manager), WatchDox (advanced cloud management documents and files), Wawes MaxxAudio (additional sound settings), BlackBerry Hub (app gathers all notifications in one place), and so on. Separately, there is an application that shows the degree of smartphone protection against unwanted intrusion – DTEK. The original addition is the Productivity Tab – tab, which contains calendar events, incoming messages / emails, tasks and contacts.

Someone such hubs may be convenient, but I’m more accustomed to individual applications for these purposes. Globally, for the average user has a more convenient alternative, which in some cases will be much better, so buy BlackBerry purely for the sake of, for example, a password manager, it is not necessary. And if you use DTEK50 like a normal Android-smartphone, it will work to the level of competitors, while it will not touch games. The only thing I would change is the switch between the menu applications with this company a little too clever by half.

Canadians have always been known for physical QWERTY-keyboard. Recently engaged BlackBerry smartphones, and with no real buttons. Virtual keyboard they have done well, but when you switch to Ukrainian or Russian layout, the system tried to extort some additions and a crash occurred. Due to this problem is to use a keyboard uncomfortable. Surely it is correct in the future.

AUTONOMY

What really gave up the slack, it’s built-in battery. Its capacity is 2610 mAh, which is plus or minus the standard for today’s smartphones. In the PCMark benchmark autonomy smartphone lasted 5:00 10 minutes. It practically corresponds to the time screen activity, which I received for daily use – 4-5 hours. But in a particularly busy days, when the user often includes a smartphone, reach for charging have already 6-7 pm. That is, it may be uncomfortable without paverbanka.

The gadget supports fast charging QuickCharge 2.0, which will charge the battery from zero to hundred in 2 hours. Although it is not very fast on the background of existing solutions, earlier procedure takes more time.

CAMS

Smartphones that are targeted at business users, is rarely associated with good cameras. But in this case, the unit itself is still made with the expectation of ordinary users, so the camera must be good. So DTEK50 main camera has received permission 13 Mp (f / 2.0), and the front – 8 megapixel (f / 2.2).

The main camera of the BlackBerry DTEK50 review can make wonderful pictures, but a prerequisite is, as usual, quite light. On a sunny day you can even go on to make a good frame of a passing car. At the same time, detail and color rendition even on the big screen may look good. But as soon as the world becomes smaller, the pictures begin to lose parts, colors fade and noise will appear. Although a couple of extra attempts may have something worthwhile, not talking about the “magic” of flagship smartphones.

Video resolution – Full HD. There stabilization program, which is disabled if the frame rate to increase from 30 to 60. The stabilization itself does not say that creates a strong effect stedikama, so you can safely burn the maximum number of frames. As with photos, to record video of acceptable quality will require a lot of light.

Appendix camera intuitive, with access to all the required settings. It’s all at your fingertips, in addition to switching to the video recording, which is done with an additional “tapom”. In other smartphones there is often a big button for photos and small videos to start, then this would be the way. Otherwise, the application to virtually no complaints.

The front camera allows you to make selfi good quality, but indoors and in low light images will be noisy, to be expected.

PROS: good, practical design; easy to operate; good display; great sound, nice headset bundled; good pictures with sufficient sanctification; proprietary software can be useful
CONS: no performance reserve for demanding tasks; battery could last longer; images lose quality in poor lighting conditions; not without software errors; no fingerprint scanner

CONCLUSION

BlackBerry DTEK50 review – the first smartphone company, which has developed a different manufacturer. Frankly, this is not the kind of the BlackBerry, to which fans are accustomed. Now it is Alcatel with a couple of additions to software and other logo. For the price, this is not the best but not the worst smartphone. True to its former popularity of the brand he is unlikely to return.

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