BlackBerry has announced a new full touch 'affordable' smartphone. The new Leap boasts of battery life that can last up to 25 hours of heavy use.
BlackBerry has launched a new smartphone called the Leap. The new BlackBerry smartphone has a full touch display and is reportedly priced at $275, which is roughly Rs. 17025.37.
The BlackBerry Leap features a 5-inch HD display. It runs the latest BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 and is powered by Qualcomm's MSM 8960 (aka Snapdragon S4) 1.5GHz processor along with 2GB of RAM. It sports 8MP rear camera and 2MP front facing camera. It has 16GB internal storage, comes with a microSD card slot that supports additional 128GB.
The phone measures 144 x 72.8 x 9.5mm and weighs 170 grams. It is powered by a 2,800 mAh non removable battery.
“BlackBerry Leap is for those who propel themselves forward in order to build a legacy. Not bound by the traditional 9 to 5 lifestyle, BlackBerry Leap users need a battery that can outlast them so they don’t have to make excuses or miss a step. They need a device that powers them through their busy day, giving them the peace of mind coming from trusted security,” says the company in a blog post.
BlackBerry, which has been making several efforts to survive the competition, had recently launched a QWERTY phone called Passport. BlackBerry received positive response for the square phone with critics appreciating the specifications, build quality and battery life. Read our detailed BlackBerry Passport Review
So far, there's no word on the global pricing and availability of the smartphone as yet. What do you think about BlackBerry's new smartphone? Let us know your views in the comments section below:
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