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BlackBerry Passport

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BlackBerry Passport

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75 Engadget Score
A good product that falls short of greatness.
75

A good product that falls short of greatness.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

The Passport is the best BlackBerry 10 device you can buy, and comes with a number of flagship-caliber specs. But its odd shape and size, as well as its weird keyboard, may be a turnoff for many.

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Pros
  • Keyboard doubles as touchpad
  • Long battery life
  • Fantastic outdoor visibility
  • Good camera
  • Robust build
Cons
  • Don't even try using it one-handed
  • Keyboard is difficult to get used to
  • Awkward size and shape
  • App selection is better now, but still needs some work
  • Occasional hiccups in performance

Reviews

65
 
Average Critic Score
Critic Reviews 8
90
 
Average User Score
User Reviews 36
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Specs

Key Specs

Type
Smartphone
Operating system
BlackBerry
Screen size
4.522
Internal memory
327
Camera
Yes
Talk time
2g, 3g
Type
Operating system
Screen size
Internal memory
Camera
Talk time
Smartphone
BlackBerry
4.522
327
Yes
2g, 3g

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75 Engadget Score
A good product that falls short of greatness.
75

A good product that falls short of greatness.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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75
 

User Reviews

70
lol3caring
I got it because I like a keyboard, and I like blackberry. A huge reason for...read more
90
wussel
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
100
goodtobe
I am a doctor, I read files, secure documents, pdfs, and I need to see images...read more
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