Modern push-button smartphones: not a single sensor. What to Expect from a Side-Sliding QWERTY Smartphone

samsung galaxy Y Pro

But once upon a time, Samsung also released smartphones with a QWERTY keyboard. What is the Samsung Galaxy Y Pro worth, which ran on Android 2.3.

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This device had a simple hardware stuffing and a 2.6-inch screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro was sold even in Russia, so if you're lucky, you can find a used or refurbished device with a Russified QWERTY keyboard.

The Samsung Galaxy Y Pro used cameras with a resolution of 3.15 and 0.3 megapixels. The battery capacity was 1350 mAh. Of course, today this is no longer a surprise.

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Qumo

Qumo Push 220

If you need a phone with a QWERTY keyboard "here and now", and even with a Russian layout, you can pay attention to Qumo Push 220. It is sold in one of the federal retail chains, and for some ridiculous price.

However, you must immediately understand that Qumo Push 220 is a simple dialer, so the use of a QWERTY keyboard will be standard. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

The phone works only in 2G networks, and, judging by the reviews of the owners, the standard browser has a striking weakness. So you can simply forget about working with mail or surfing the Internet.

What is this extremely cheap device suitable for? It is hardly possible to find an adequate answer to this question. Is it possible to continuously scribble SMS, as in the distant 90s and 00s, when there were no instant messengers and social networks.

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Alternatives

As you can easily see, buying a comfortable smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard today, if possible, is very difficult. In fact, there are no alternatives to several BlackBerry models, and they are not officially supplied to us, so you have to think about Russification (the most common option is engraving). And what about additional accessories for ordinary smartphones?

Manufacturers themselves do not indulge consumers with a special wealth of choice. Among the official keyboards for popular models, one can single out Samsung Galaxy S7 Keyboard Cover. Surprisingly, this gadget is even sold in Russia, although the layout on it is not localized.

The operation of the Galaxy S7 Keyboard Cover is simple: you just need to put your phone in a case and attach a small keyboard. The smartphone automatically recognizes the connected accessory and adapts the screen to it (approximately 70% of the usable area remains). If the keyboard is not required at the moment, it can be installed on the back side, or unfastened altogether.

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Similar official devices exist for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge +, Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy Note 5, that is, most of the latest flagships of the Korean company.

Also on online sites you can find various options for third-party keyboards for the Apple iPhone 6/6S, 5/5S or 4/4S (the “seven” is still deprived for some reason, although devices from the iPhone 6/6S can fit it). These can be both slider cases and book cases. Of course, there is no need to talk about the presence of the Russian layout.

Conclusion

In the recent past, there were many smartphones with QWERTY. You can think of HTC Desire Z and Motorola Droid 4, as well as their direct predecessors. And what did the Nokia models of the E and N families with full keyboards cost?

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Unfortunately, leading manufacturers have not released devices with physical buttons for a long time. There is simply no alternative to solutions today, so if you really need a device with a QWERTY keyboard, you need to look only in their direction. In addition, you can try to look for the original clip-on keyboard for Samsung Galaxy. Third-party sliders and books for the iPhone are also on sale. Finding them in retail is almost impossible, but you can order.

However, let's not forget that phones with QWERTY keyboards appeared at a time when people needed to type a lot on a mobile device, and the standard 10-key input was not suitable for this. Today, every smartphone is present, which can be used both in a horizontal and vertical position, change appearance, choose keyboards from different developers.

Moreover, you can use swipes and auto-suggestions, which, after some adaptation (both by the user and the smartphone), can increase the speed of typing. Of course, a touch screen won't replace a physical keyboard, but there's no need for a physical keyboard, even if you type a lot.

But all this does not negate the fact that manufacturers (with the exception of BlackBerry) have left the QWERTY smartphone market.

In the age of information technology, the hardware QWERTY keyboard is characterized as a relic of the past. The Canadian-Chinese company BlackBerry remains the leader in the field of creating a mechanical keyboard on smartphones. Below are phones with a qwerty keyboard for 2020, with a description of the features, advantages and disadvantages.

This mobile device has a battery capacity of 3505 mAh. It has the ability to work the whole day with an average load and two days with moderate use.

The device supports fast charging, so in 40 minutes it is possible to raise the charge to 50% when fully discharged.

The BlackBerry KEYone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mid-range and high performance processor. The smartphone runs smoothly and quickly, and it is also suitable for games with heavy graphics, if the presence of a hardware layout does not become a hindrance.

The device is equipped with a 12-megapixel main camera with a Sony IMX378 sensor. It allows you to create high-quality images in both day and night lighting. It is possible to shoot video in 4K quality and the presence of auto focus. The front camera received an 8-megapixel sensor with LED flash and panorama mode.

Image quality is excellent for both day and night shooting.

The KEYone smartphone is packed with enhanced security and privacy that no other device or manufacturer can match.

Such a device is suitable for people who are ready to go against the opinions of others and purchase an extraordinary phone.

Positive sides:

1. Battery.
2. Privacy protection.
3. Image and video quality.
4. Backlit keyboard.
5. Communication abilities.
6. Performance.
7. Assembly.
8. Screen.

Negative sides:

1. The size of the navigation buttons.
2. Dimensions.
3. Android interface.
4. Uneven keyboard backlighting.
5. Layout size.
6. Price.

BlackBerry Passport - exclusive for business people

BlackBerry Passport has a square steel body, reminiscent of a passport. This shape will help you comfortably use a mechanical keyboard.

The device is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. This solution allows you to comfortably browse sites: the display shows more data, the text is visible clearly and legibly.

The device is suitable for people who often have to work with information and documents.

QWERTY layout in Passport differs from other models in that some of the characters are displayed on the screen. The quality of sound and communication remains on top, which cannot but please.

The display shows part of the characters on the screen

This phone will be an excellent solution for business and text work.

Positive sides:

1. Battery.
2. Sound.
3. Connection quality.
4. Power.
5. Operating system BlackBerry.
6. Atypical.
7. Assembly and design.

Negative sides:

1. Cameras.
2. Lack of Russian layout.
3. Overheating while playing.
4. Firmware.
5. Scarce number of applications.

BlackBerry KEY2 (64G) - convenience in everything

The body of the smartphone is made of aluminum alloy, therefore it becomes 60% stronger than others, and the rubberized soft-touch coating on the back will not allow the device to slip out of your hands. The design of the KEY2 is similar in appearance to its predecessor, but looks harmonious and neat.

The mechanical keyboard pleases with convenience, the keys in it are larger than in previous models. The appeared layout in Russian will facilitate the work of Russian-speaking users.

The BlackBerry KEY2 is armed with an octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor, which provides high performance and powerful graphics. The smartphone works quickly, coping with any requirements of games and applications.

The device with a battery capacity of 3500 mAh is able to hold a full charge for a day with an average load.

The increased amount of memory creates comfortable conditions for using a unique gadget. The phone is equipped with a high-quality security system to protect the user's privacy.

KEY2- the best solution for all those who are looking for a modern and convenient smartphone with a qwerty keyboard and do not consider themselves photography lovers, because the cameras are at a low level.

Positive sides.

1. Autonomy.
2. Design and body.
3. Keyboard convenience.
4. Speed.
5. Enhanced data protection.

Negative sides:

1. Camera quality.
2. Sensor output.
3. Price.
4. Screen.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 - always in touch

Externally Bold 9780 is characterized by modesty, compactness and elegance. Its body is made entirely of plastic, rubberized inserts adorn the back cover, there are no sharp edges.

The phone has the ability to always be online, thanks to which the user instantly receives mail and messages. High-quality sound transmission will allow you to enjoy the audio. A confident signal makes it possible to always stay in touch, clearly hear the interlocutor, as well as stay online.

Due to the fact that the device is not equipped with advanced filling, its autonomy increases many times over: with an average level of use, the charge will last up to 4 days.

Such a device is necessary for people who are often forced to get in touch.

Positive sides:

1. Battery.
2. Appearance.
3. Speakers and microphone.
4. Connection quality.
5. Transmission and reception of a signal.
6. Comfortable key layout.

Negative sides:

1. Camera.
2. Processor power.
3. Memory.
4. No radio.
5. Operation of the operating system.
6. Screen diagonal.
7. Poor feature set.

BlackBerry Q5 - simplicity and comfort

The device is equipped with a reliable design qwerty keyboard. Rubberized keys are far enough apart. This feature reduces the number of errors and creates favorable operating conditions for the hardware layout.

With a 2180mAh battery, Q5 keeps a charge for 13 hours without recharging. When watching videos for a long time, the battery lasts up to 10 hours.
The phone is equipped with additional features for safe use.

The BES 10 system will protect the user from suspicious applications.
Specialized OS BlackBerry 10.1 copes well with multitasking and has the option of instant access and control of programs and applications at the same time.

Negative sides:

1. Camera.
2. Poor selection of apps.
3. Sensor strength.
4. Display size.
5. Weak communication capabilities.

As you can see, best smartphones with a qwerty keyboard for 2020 are characterized by a capacious battery, an improved security and privacy system, good performance, but poor photo quality.

A few years ago, there were already phones with sliding qwerty keyboards from such companies as Motorola, HTC, Nokia. However, touch screens became much more popular for input and these models were not in demand. Despite the fact that they are a thing of the past, many users are nostalgic for physical keyboards, which are so lacking in smartphones.

Many companies such as Samsung, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi are seriously developing new projects. The British company F (x) tec, which previously existed under the name Livermorium, was no exception. At the beginning of 2019, she announced her intention to bring back the features that users love from old phones. The F(x)tec Pro 1 is the first device to feature a qwerty keyboard and will be released in July.

general characteristics

Slider smartphones can seem heavy and large. However, this is offset by the presence of a physical keyboard. On one side of the phone are the volume rocker, the on/off button, and the camera shutter button. On the other hand, there is a sliding keyboard with soft buttons. At the bottom are stereo speakers and a USB port. The headphone jack the developers chose to make at the top.

Keyboard comfort

Despite the fact that the keyboard looks small, it performs a lot of functions. Among them:

• convenient typing;
• navigation through the device using arrows;
• there is no need to search for the desired characters;
• realistic similarity with a computer keyboard.

In addition, the folding system allows you to take up less space, while using a full qwerty keyboard.

Microchip

F(x)tec used the Snapdragon 835 microchip in their development. The reason for the embedding is the incredible battery saving effect. It is not only powerful and fast, but also consumes energy correctly. At the same time, the manufacturer made a compromise, taking an average quality chip in order to reduce the price of the device. By pre-order, this device will cost 43 thousand rubles. In the future, its price will decrease.

Who needs a slider smartphone with a keyboard

Smartphones with slide-out keyboards have existed before. They belonged to business-class phones, their price was high, and their performance did not differ, and sometimes lagged behind others. 2019 has been a renaissance year for them. The new sliders are high performance, well built, comfortable and affordable.

These phones are suitable for people:

• which are often rewritten in in social networks and by mail;
• appreciating originality and individuality;
• those who prefer convenience and comfort when typing.

Interesting fact! The company announcing the release of this smartphone was inspired by previously created Nokia phones: E70 and N900.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modern slider smartphones with a qwerty keyboard are a special category of devices. They have well-adapted, powerful chip operating systems that are meant to be used to their full potential. Their heavy weight is offset by the presence of a real keyboard with soft buttons.

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Unfortunately, every year there are fewer and fewer phones with QWERTY keyboards. At the moment given type phones have been almost completely replaced by touch screen phones. But, there are still users who are ready to buy such gadgets. If you are one of them, then this article will be useful to you. Here we'll take a look at a number of QWERTY keyboard phones that can still be found on the market.

Nokia Asha 205 is a very budget phone with a QWERTY keyboard. At the moment this model costs less than 3000 rubles.

This phone is based on the Series 40 platform and has very modest specifications. The screen of the device has a diagonal of 2.4 inches and a resolution of 320×240. The resolution of the camera is only 0.3 megapixels. The phone is equipped with 64 megabytes of internal memory. You can expand the built-in memory using microSD memory cards. The battery has a capacity of 1020 mAh. According to the manufacturer, this should be enough for 11 hours of talk time or 600 hours of call waiting.

The phone is equipped with a minimal set of multimedia functions. With it, you can listen to music in MP3, AAC, WAV and WMA formats. There is also support for FM radio.

Nokia Asha 210 is a more advanced phone model with a QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia Asha 210 phone received a screen with a diagonal of 2.4 inches and a resolution of 320 × 240. The resolution of the camera is 2 megapixels.

Support for multimedia formats is quite wide. With Nokia Asha 210 you can watch videos in MP4, ASF, AVI, 3GP and M4V formats. There is also support for MP3 audio format and FM radio.

The amount of built-in memory is only 32 megabytes, but there is a slot for installing microSD memory cards. Memory cards up to 32 gigabytes are supported.

The battery capacity is 1200 mAh, this should be enough for 12 hours of talk time or 40 hours of music listening.

The Nokia Asha 302 is Nokia's most advanced QWERTY phone still in stores. This phone is equipped with a 2.4 inch screen with a resolution of 320×240. Camera resolution 3.2 megapixels. There is support for 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The multimedia capabilities of this phone allows you to play video in MPEG4, WMV, 3GPP formats, as well as audio in MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA formats. In addition, the user can listen to FM radio.

It should also be noted the processor with a frequency of 1 gigahertz and 128 megabytes of RAM. There is support for memory cards up to 32 gigabytes. The battery has a capacity of 1320 mAh, which allows you to use this phone up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 50 hours of music listening.

If you don't like Nokia's products, or you just want a more advanced phone model with a QWERTY keyboard, then you should pay attention to the BlackBerry Q10. One of the main "chips" of this model is its operating system. Model Q10 is running a proprietary operating system BlackBerry OS, which is specially designed to work with a QWERTY keyboard.

The screen of the device has a diagonal of 3.1 inches and a resolution of 720×720. The resolution of the camera is 8 megapixels. The phone can play video in MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 formats, as well as audio in MP3, AAC and WMA formats. Of the unusual multimedia features, it should be noted HDMI output, which can be used to display an image on a TV or monitor.

As a hardware platform, a 2-core processor with clock frequency 1.5 gigahertz and 2 gigabytes of RAM. The amount of built-in memory is 16 gigabytes. In this case, the user can install a memory card with a capacity of up to 32 gigabytes. Battery capacity 2100 mAh.

It is difficult to buy a smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard in 2019. In fact, the brand is exclusively engaged in the production of such devices. I am pleased with the fact that he makes them very high quality. Some of the models included in the rating of the best were released a long time ago, but even today they offer buyers good opportunities and are sold on various sites. Those users who are focused on the most modern and relevant devices should immediately scroll through the list to the end - the last two gadgets were released in 2018 and there is nothing newer for sale as of March 2019.

If you go to an electronics store, you will definitely pay attention to one fact. The vast majority of modern phones do not have a numeric or QWERTY keyboard. All of them are faceless in appearance, since most of them front panel occupies the touch screen. Where are the buttons? Why have smartphones with keypads become a rarity? The first smart devices could not be imagined without a keyboard. For example, the 9210 Communicator was made in the form of , many physical buttons were hidden inside it.

A little later, Nokia N-Gage and Siemens SX1 were released. These are very different smartphones, but they both had a certain number of keys. In the mid-2000s, PDAs and communicators began to appear on store shelves, in which the number of buttons was reduced to a minimum. Their management was implemented by clicking on different areas touch screen. But the real revolutionary in this area was Apple, the first to release a touchscreen smartphone, which is incredibly easy to master.

Interestingly, the first Android devices were smartphones with a QWERTY keyboard. In particular, the first commercial model was Dream, which had a sliding block with keys. Devices of this type have been produced for several years. But later, almost all manufacturers abandoned this form factor. There are several reasons for this:

• Google recommends (but does not mandate) keeping the number of physical keys to a minimum.
• Smartphones with keypads are often large and heavy.
• Such devices are less reliable.
• Touch control is actually simpler than push-button control.

BlackBerry Prive

• Operating system: Android 5.1
• CPU: Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (6 cores, 1.8 GHz)
• Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
• Display: 5.43 inches, 2560 x 1440 dots

Price: from 22 990 rubles.

In 2016, the blackberry company unexpectedly released a push-button smartphone on Android, forgetting about its own operating system. This has benefited the BlackBerry Priv, as its customers can install a huge number of applications, while the Canadian operating system offers a very modest choice.

With the characteristics of the device, everything is in order. The smartphone has a good processor and sufficient RAM. All this allows you to run even very heavy programs and games. At the same time, the keyboard does not interfere at all, since it is implemented according to the retractable principle - most of the time you simply do not see it. A slider with a QWERTY keyboard is not only convenient, but also original.

It should be noted that this is the last device from the Canadian brand, which was produced at the facilities of BlackBerry itself. In the future, the creation of smartphones under this brand was assigned to the trademark - TCL. BlackBerry Priv upsets only the high price and plastic case. But it is quite possible to put up with the second drawback, because it provided the device with at least some sane mass (192 grams).

Advantages

• High resolution AMOLED display.
• 18-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture.
• Convenient slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
• LTE support.
• Support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac.
• Long battery life.

disadvantages

• old version Android.
• Some people will find it hard.
• Very high cost.

BlackBerry Q10

• Operating system: BlackBerry OS
• CPU: Snapdragon S4 Plus (2 cores, 1.5 GHz)
• Memory: 2 GB RAM and 16 GB ROM
• Display: 3.1 inches, AMOLED, 720 x 720 dots

Price: from 12,990 rubles.

This smartphone is made in a traditional form factor. Its main difference from most modern ones is the QWERTY keyboard present here. All buttons have a short, but noticeable finger stroke, so that the text is typed very quickly. It should also be noted the high build quality - usually a smartphone does not lose its presentation even after a year of use.

The screen of such a device cannot be large. But the Canadians managed to significantly increase the resolution, so that the display contains a lot of controls and a variety of information. There is an NFC chip in the model, but within the operating system installed here, it is practically useless. It is noteworthy that the screen of the device was created using AMOLED technology. Organic light-emitting diodes significantly save energy, as a result of which the device has to be charged every one and a half to two days. You can only find fault with the operating system, which can now safely be called outdated.

In 2019, a true fan of correspondence will like the model, which is much more convenient on than a touch counterpart.

Advantages

• No noticeable pixelation.
• Strong data encryption.
• Good 8-megapixel camera.
• Classic QWERTY keyboard.
• Not the shortest run time.

disadvantages

• A limited operating system.
• Weak stuffing.
• High price.

BlackBerry Passport

• Operating system: BlackBerry OS
• CPU: Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA (4 cores, 2.2GHz)
• Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
• Display: 4.5 inches, 1440 x 1440 dots

Price: from 20 999 rubles.

It is a symbol of its era. The latest device built on the basis of the BlackBerry OS operating system. Its creators decided to abandon the already traditional design, maximizing the width of the device. As a result, they managed to endow the smartphone not only with a fairly comfortable QWERTY keyboard, but also with a screen that has actually become a classic – until 2019, BlackBerry adhere to a 4.5-inch matrix. One can only regret that AMOLED technology had to be abandoned. Because of this, the battery life did not become higher (although the battery capacity increased), and the color reproduction was not so good.

In fact, this is the best push-button smartphone based on BlackBerry OS. There are good components inside it, and therefore the user does not encounter slowdowns, and all applications are loaded almost instantly. The main camera, which has a 13-megapixel sensor and images, should also please. Well, support for LTE-A of the fourth category contributes to very fast data transfer. Finally, it will keep its perfect appearance for many years. Surprisingly, with all this, the device weighs no more than 196 grams.

Advantages

• Work in LTE-A networks.
• Good display resolution.
• Decent accessories.
• Housing made of metal and plastic.
• The main camera is supplemented with an optical stabilizer.
• Not the highest price.

disadvantages

• Some buyers will find the weight too heavy.
• The front camera is weak - 2 megapixels.

BlackBerry Porsche design P'9983

• operating roomsystem: BlackBerry OS
• CPU: Qualcomm MSM8960 (2 cores, 1.5 GHz)
• Memory: 2 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM
• Display: 3.1 inches, 720 x 720 dots

Price: from 44,500 rubles.

Perhaps this is the most beautiful device with smartphone features among those with a QWERTY-keyboard. Although the device is far from new, it still has a large amount of memory. It is also impossible not to note the possibility of data transfer via LTE networks, which sometimes even modern devices do not have.

The main camera is 8 MP. The resolution of the front camera was suddenly increased to 2 megapixels, which is quite unexpected for the Canadian company. Of course, such a camera cannot be used for shooting, but it is quite possible to organize video communication with its help. It's hard to imagine a BlackBerry Porsche design P'9983 owner who doesn't have enough of that. And if so, a card slot will come to the rescue.

Advantages

• Stylish metal body.
• LTE support.
• Large amount of memory.

disadvantages

• Not the longest running time.
• Outdated operating system.
• Incredibly high cost.

BlackBerry Keyone

• Operating system: Android 7.1
• CPU: MSM8953 (8 cores, 2 GHz)
• Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
• Display:

Price: from 21500 rubles.

All of the above devices were released at a time when BlackBerry was a company in its own right. In the same period, the brand cooperates with TCL Mobile by supplying their own services for them. The product of cooperation between the two companies was DTEK smartphones - Alcatel clones, but with BlackBerry software. In 2017, TCL Mobile is finally bought out by BlackBerry and the first brainchild is the KEYone model. Remarkably, it was created before the consolidation of assets, but appeared on sale after. Due to the lack of any relevant alternative (all of the above models are quite old) this device became a real gift to fans of smartphones with QWERTY keyboard in 2017. There are few fans, but devices continue to be released for their sake and the result is very interesting.

Visually, the device has become a return to classic phones with a keyboard. At the same time, the device is slightly larger than the now familiar touch devices. It has an impressive thickness - 9.4 mm, a large weight - 180 grams and an extremely interesting combination of materials. The side face is aluminum. The back cover is plastic with a velvety surface and texture. In the hands of all this combination feels good, and the user immediately understands that he is holding a serious gadget. The manufacturer tried to make a noticeable device, so all the elements here are large - the camera, the logo, the control buttons. Everything is catchy, but not pretentious.

The model received a small display with sufficient resolution for its size. From a detail point of view, it is good, but traditionally for BlackBerry, it lacks brightness. Because of this, it is not very comfortable to use the device in the sun. The video is displayed more than well, despite the ratio of 3 to 2, but playing in landscape orientation is inconvenient. Here the reason is that the keyboard outweighs - it is tiring to keep the smartphone in this position for a long time.

The 3505 mAh battery provides 2 days of work at medium loads. If you use the gadget more actively, then it will still live for a day. This is a very pleasant indicator. In addition, there are . The device received 3/32 GB of memory, the main drive expands to 2 TB, the slot is combined. Chipset - Snapdragon 625, not the most powerful, but for this smartphone it is enough. Cameras - 12 and 8 megapixels. They take good quality pictures, have all the modern features such as face enhancement and the like. The maximum video resolution is 4K. Of course, photography fans will not appreciate the device, but most users will like the result.

The KEYone smartphone offers all proprietary software related to the protection of user data - BB Hub, Password Keeper and others. In fact, stealing information from a BlackBerry is impossible. For many people in the modern world, this is a weighty argument. It is worth mentioning that the model received all modern wired and wireless interfaces - Type-C, WI-Fi ac. Regarding the keyboard, too, not everything is simple. First of all, you can assign a quick call to a particular function to each button. At the same time, they support long and short presses. There are all the usual combinations - ctrl + c, ctrl + v and others to simplify working with text. The manufacturer did not forget about continuous input - you can swipe through the desired letters to form a word (similar to the touch keyboard). The fingerprint scanner is hidden in the space bar.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

• By the standards of 2019, the main drive is small, while the slot is combined.
• Insufficient screen brightness.
• It is inconvenient to play in landscape orientation.

BlackBerry Key 2

• Operating system: Android 8.1
• CPU: SDM660 (8 cores, up to 2.2GHz)
• Memory: RAM and 64/128 GB ROM
• Display: 4.5 inches, IPS, 1620 x 1080 pixels

Price: from 35,000 rubles.

Smartphone Key 2 from BlackBerry has become the most powerful device of the company. The device in comparison with KEYone has changed visually, and also became more interesting in terms of hardware. In terms of materials, the manufacturer, as before, settled on 7000 series aluminum for the frame and unusual plastic with a rubberized surface for the back cover. Due to this, the phone turned out to be non-slippery, very comfortable in the hand and smearing it is almost impossible. An interesting feature is related to the glass coating. The previous model used Gorilla Glass 4, in this case the 3rd generation was used. This is due to the fact that the device received small frames around the screen, which eliminates the impact on it, and besides, the weight was shifted to the keyboard. If the smartphone falls, it will hit the keyboard. However, the 3rd generation protective glass more scratch resistant. It turns out that it is almost impossible to break or scratch it - unless of course you do it purposefully with a direct blow. Another nice change is that the matrix has become brighter. The indicator is 550 nits, which is enough even in bright light. The company took into account the mistakes of past years and finally corrected the situation. The fingerprint scanner, as before, is hidden in the "gap".

Battery – 3500 mAh with Quick Charge 3.0. The charge is enough for 2 days of work. As before, the device has all wireless interfaces - NFC, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0. The novelty received a good selfie camera of 8 megapixels, as well as a dual matrix on the back - 12 + 12 megapixels. Now the smartphone can make Bokeh and it turns out to be more than worthy. Another nice opportunity is shooting Slo-mo. It should be noted that the camera loses to numerous competitors in the same price segment, but do not forget that BlackBerry KEY 2 is primarily a working tool. Given this positioning, there can be no complaints about the camera.

In terms of performance, the phone turned out to be very thoughtful. Snapdragon 660 was chosen as the processor and this is a tribute to the best combination of performance and autonomy. For those tasks for which the device is designed, it is quite enough. It makes no sense to talk about memory, everything is fine here - 6 GB of RAM and a choice of 64 or 128 GB of ROM. Out of the box, the smartphone runs on Android 8.1, but the company promises an update to the next version 9.0. Naturally, all proprietary applications for optimization and safety at work are present.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

• Given the positioning, there are no cons.

BlackBerry Key 2

• Operating system: Android 8.1
• CPU: Snapdragon 636 (8 cores, up to 2 GHz)
• Memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM
• Display: 4.5 inches, IPS, 1620 x 1080 pixels

Price: from 26,900 rubles.

BlackBerry KEY 2 LE came out a little later than its older brother KEY 2 and actually became its budget version. The model received visual changes - in design and keyboard it is closer to KEYone, but the smartphone is lighter. The frame is made of metal, the back panel is branded plastic, but with a new texture. The novelty was distinguished by new colors - red, bronze and black. The frame and frets of the keyboard are painted in them. It looks really interesting.

The novelty is powered by Snapdragon 636, which is an intermediate option between the chipsets of the first and second versions of the model. Memory - 4/64 GB. All this is quite enough for everyday work. The battery turned out to be the smallest - 3000 mAh, but at the same time it can withstand a working day without difficulty. There is fast charging. The gadget was equipped with a dual camera - 13 + 5 megapixels with all the features that the older version has. Front module - 8 megapixels with flash. In terms of software options, the device completely repeats KEY 2. OS - Android 8.1 with an update to the next version.

In fact, this device was released for those who are closer to the design of KEYone, but need the capabilities of KEY 2. In addition, in comparison with the latter, the novelty wins in price.

Advantages:

• Up-to-date OS updated to a newer version.
• Quality cameras.
• Decent performance.
• Corporate software.
• Interesting body colors.
• NFC support.

Disadvantages:

• Against the background of previous models, the device is not so autonomous, but in general it will be enough for a day of work.

Excluded from selection

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro

• Operating system: Android 2.3
• CPU: Broadcom BCM21553 (1 core, 832 MHz)
• Memory: 384 MB RAM and 160 MB ROM
• Display: 2.6" TFT, 240 x 320 dots

Price: less than 7000 rubles.

At one time, push-button smartphones on Android were produced by many large companies. The Galaxy Y Pro is a good example of this. It is a pity that the South Koreans did not produce a successor to this model. Now it is quite outdated - applications for Android 2.3 are almost never developed. But if you have recently used a QWERTY-smartphone from Nokia based on Symbian, then the South Korean product may well suit you.

The device with a twist keyboard on Android turned out to be very light - its weight does not exceed 108 grams. The keys are pressed clearly, their mechanism is made according to the traditional system - they should withstand at least a couple of years of active use. As for wireless networks, there is support for 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Only the minimum amount of RAM can confuse, which makes it difficult to use some services. And the screen could have been installed better, because the TFT-matrix is ​​famous for its minimal viewing angles.

Advantages

• Minimum weight;
• Convenient keyboard;
• Not the largest sizes;
• Optimal price tag.

disadvantages

• Old version of the operating system;
• Weak components;
• Camera resolution - only 3.2 MP;
• A simple display.

Runbo X3

• Operating system: Android 4.0
• CPU: MediaTek MT6577 (2 cores, 1.2 GHz)
• Memory: 1 GB RAM and 4 GB ROM
• Display: 3.5 inches, 480 x 800 dots

Price: 10000 rub.

This device has not only a QWERTY-keyboard, but also a protected case. Practice shows that it is impossible to use it constantly for typing a large number of texts. But on the other hand, such a device shows itself perfectly in field conditions. The creators also assume that their creation will be used in and at work in the conditions of the most serious exploitation. You can break the X3, but with incredible difficulty. The device has not the worst components.

Most of all, the buyer should be pleased with the camera, which has an 8-megapixel resolution. And the LED flash will not only help make the picture brighter, but also allow you to find a thing lost in the bushes. There is also a front camera, but its resolution is so low that it is better to forget about its existence. Concerning wireless modules, then the device assumes its use in 3G networks. There is also a stable functioning navigation module that interacts with GPS satellites. If you have not gone very far from the urban area, then you can listen to the FM radio. And the smartphone is also capable of operating in the mode using the PTT Walkie Talkie 5km 400-470 MHz module.

Advantages

• Decent accessories;
• Protection against moisture and shock;
• Good main camera;
• Small but clear display;
• Built-in radio.

disadvantages

• The keyboard is not very comfortable;
• Large weight (245 grams);
• Working hours could be longer.

DELL Venue Pro

• Operating system: Windows phone 7
• CPU: Qualcomm QSD8250 (1 core, 1 GHz)
• Memory: 512 MB RAM and ROM
• Display: 4.1 inches, AMOLED, 480 x 800 dots

Price: 28000 rub.

When listing smartphone manufacturers, you probably won't remember DELL. This company works closely with, creating quite good laptops and all-in-ones. From time to time, this manufacturer strikes experiments. One of them resulted in the birth of the DELL Venue Pro.

This is a slider running the seventh version of Microsoft's mobile operating system. As usual, it does not devour resources, and therefore we recommend not paying attention to weak components. Although I would like more permanent memory, because there is no microSD slot. This smartphone with a sliding QWERTY keyboard cannot boast of a very high resolution display. But it is not so low that the pixelization is clearly evident. You can buy a smartphone with a keypad for the sake of typing a large amount of text. The operating system contributes to this - it interacts perfectly with Word and Excel. But otherwise, it loses to Android, since the number of applications developed for it is very limited. Also, it should be noted that the camera is weak by today's standards and a very decent weight of the device, equal to 192 grams.

Advantages

• Original by modern standards form factor;
• Well-implemented work with text documents;
• Slowdowns are extremely rare;
• Pleasant to the touch plastic.