BlackBerry Priv to be launched in India today

This gives T-Mobile customers a more affordable way to buy the phone, as opposed to buying BlackBerry’s version at $700 upfront.

The PRIV also has various BlackBerry security customizations, but the headlining feature is the slide-out portrait hardware keyboard. As far as USA carriers are concerned, AT&T had an exclusive deal that expired on January 20.

Earlier this month Verizon said that it expected to be offering the BlackBerry Priv by the end of March, or possibly sooner. However, before you go ahead with this option, keep in mind that BlackBerry is officially selling the unlocked unit for $699 in the US. A few days later, T-Mobile confirmed that it’s bringing the first-ever Android-powered BlackBerry phone. Alternatively JUMP! On Demand customers can expect to pay $0 down followed by 18 monthly payments of $34.

It’s also worth mentioning that BlackBerry PRIV ships with Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system right out of the box, but the Canadian company promises a Marshmallow upgrade will be offered in the coming months. You can check out all the details at the T-Mobile source below. The device has 3GB low powered RAM and internal storage of up to 32 GB, but is expandable via the microSD card slot of up to 2 TB.

The handset is armed with an 18 megapixel rear camera that comes with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, optical image stabilization, autofocus and dual-LED (dual tone) flash light. Are you planning to purchase this smartphone outright or with a contract?