Mobile phone with a full keyboard. What to expect from a side-mounted slider smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard

Buy in 2019 a smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard difficult. 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 the front panel is occupied by a 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. They were controlled by pressing different areas of the 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 size: 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 sliding QWERTY-keyboard.
LTE support.
Support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac.
Long battery life.

Flaws

Old version of 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 size: 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. Present in the NFC-chip model, but within the limits set here operating system 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.

Flaws

A limited operating system.
Weak stuffing.
High price.

BlackBerry Passport

Operating system: BlackBerry OS
CPU: Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA (4 cores, 2.2GHz)
Memory size: 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. Inside it are good components, 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.

Flaws

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 size: 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.

Flaws

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 size: 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:

Flaws:

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 size: 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 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. At the same time, the 3rd generation of protective glass is more resistant to scratches. 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 feature 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:

Flaws:

Given the positioning, there are no cons.

BlackBerry KEY 2LE

Operating system: Android 8.1
CPU: Snapdragon 636 (8 cores, up to 2 GHz)
Memory size: 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.

Flaws:

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 size: 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 begin to 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.

Flaws

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 size: 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. As for the wireless modules, 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.

Flaws

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 size: 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 done work with text documents;
Slowdowns are extremely rare;
Pleasant to the touch plastic.

People are used to dividing mobile phones into two types: smartphones and regular handsets. In the public subconscious, a smartphone is a touch-screen device running Android or iOS. Ordinary telephone - a telephone with a standard telephone button layout, with an asterisk and a hash mark at the bottom. But there is a third type, which is exactly between these two. These phones don't always support touch screens and certainly don't have a 3x4 key grid. Such phones have a so-called qwerty keyboard. They did not think about the name for such a keyboard for a long time. Just look at the standard keyboard and read the letters from left to right, starting with Q. Such mobile devices do have a full-fledged computer keyboard.

The qwerty keyboard appeared solely for convenience and did not pursue any commercial goals. In the days of Nokia 3310, when the user only had to enter the first name, last name and phone number in the phone book, the standard layout of 12 buttons suited everyone. But time passed, phones evolved and there were more functions. There were support social networks and email. Typing text on such a telephone keypad was inconvenient and could take quite a bit of time. So the idea was born to create a layout that people would quickly get used to. Such that typing long messages or emails has become easy and convenient, like a standard computer keyboard. One of the pioneers in this area were BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion. They can be called veterans of keyboard phones. Later, similar devices began to be produced by other large offices, such as Samsung, Nokia and others. Each of them brought something different: a phone with a qwerty keyboard and support for a touch display or a sliding keyboard (slider)

One of the brightest examples of a touch smartphone with a qwerty keyboard is a device from Samsung Corporation - Y PRO / DUOS. A unique phone of its kind, but it has many shortcomings that will not allow the smartphone to win a wide audience. No matter how strange it may sound, the main drawback of the model is the qwerty keyboard. It is designed in such a way that it is impossible to hit the button you need the first time. The next significant disadvantage is that when working with most android applications, the interface rotates 90 degrees, so you have to hold the phone in a horizontal position and thus press the buttons (which are already difficult to hit). Perfect for people with iron nerves. As for the touch screen, it is present, but the quality of this sensor is below average. The reaction of the device to touch takes a long time. Yes, and click on the application icons on such a small screen is quite difficult.

On the plus side, the price is good. could be purchased for $130. Despite the fact that the case is made entirely of plastic, there are no complaints about the assembly of the device. Everything is done at the highest level. Yes, and the good old Android will appeal to many fans of both Samsung and Android itself.

slider with qwerty

Slider with qwerty - these are phones, the qwerty-keyboard of which is hidden under the case. One of the representatives . This model, like other similar ones, has a significant flaw. It is not clear for whom this smartphone is made. If the calculation was made for businessmen, then there are many shortcomings in corporate applications. For people who are chasing prestige and following the trend line, a keyboard will be superfluous. Perhaps for ordinary users who just need the phone to ring and send messages. However, sliders tend to ring very quietly, and the vibration is just for show. There was simply no place for a good speaker and vibration module because of the keyboard inside. Moreover, the interlocutor may not hear the opponent if he is standing on a noisy street.

Best qwerty phones

undisputed leader and an example of the quality of a phone with a qwerty keyboard is RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9900 device. push-button phones BlackBerry has no equal and Bold 9900 is a vivid confirmation of this. The keyboard is made at the highest level. Do not get tired of writing sms or long e-mails. Fingers will never miss the right button. You never tire of admiring the assembly of the model. The quality of the picture on the screen pleases the eye. Everything is clear and balanced. The screen itself is good too. Only 2.5 inches, but gives good quality. In a word, the Bold 9900 is worth the money that is required for it in stores. The disadvantages include a weak camera, but buying a BlackBerry device for the sake of a camera is extremely unreasonable.

Also of interest are the models Samsung Duos C3222, Nokia N7, Fly Q200 and a number of others. These phones have many fatal flaws that will bring any line to the grave. The fact is that these producers did not know exactly which audience to target. They sculpted somehow, but in the end the models turned out to be a complete failure. But there is always something good. Some turned out to be an interesting design, others surprised with non-standard large keys on the keyboard. But these moments do not save the overall picture, and such models were expected to fail.

Conclusion

So who will use phones with a qwerty keyboard? The answer is obvious - for those who like to print. For those who want to feel under their fingers a pleasant bulge of the keys, and not the cold sterility of the touch screen. One problem - finding a decent phone in this genre is becoming increasingly difficult. It can be assumed that smartphones with qwerty keyboards will be convenient for people whose activities involve continuous typing. Typing a large amount of text on the run is not very convenient from the touch screen. It is much more convenient to do this with qwerty. You can also advise buying such a phone for those who are used to sending messages without stopping or tweeting every 15 minutes. For those whose lives are not connected with gigantic volumes of text, they can do without such a device.

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Mobile phones with touch controls are becoming a worthy replacement for push-button models. This has been happening since 2013. Currently, it is almost impossible to find a smartphone with a keypad on the shelves of modern stores. Despite this, some smartphones still have a sliding keyboard, and this fact indicates that not every company is fond of only touch displays.

LG Enact

LG is primarily focused on touchscreen smartphones. Despite this, the button model can still be successfully found. Moreover, the device successfully operates on the Android operating system. Maybe this particular device will please people who do not strive too actively and successfully to understand current trends.

LG Enact pleases with ease of operation, but at the same time it corresponds to its fancy brothers in terms of functionality. Among the additional advantages is a very powerful and decent battery.

There will be downsides, of course. For example, a smartphone has a small display (the diagonal is only 4 inches), but even such dimensions do not lead to a refusal to purchase.

Technical details:

1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 processor;
built-in memory - 8 gigabytes;
battery capacity - 2460 mAh;
operating system - Android version 4.1;
camera - 5 megapixels with LED-backlight.

In fact specifications are at an average level and suggest a practical approach to a mobile phone. The cost is $350.

Nokia C6

Nokia C6 has won a real interest in itself. The smartphone is ideal for fans of an active lifestyle, who still gravitate towards a qwerty keyboard. The mobile phone is running the fifth version of the Symbian S60 operating system, which, fortunately, is characterized by maximum convenience.

The smartphone has 4 rows of keys that represent almost all Cyrillic letters. The exception was two letters - X, b. On the right side of the keyboard is a navigation system that successfully replaces the arrows. Among the advantages of buttons is their large size and convex shape. White backlight allows you to successfully and without any problems typing even in the dark.

bluetooth;
wifi;
corporate navigator;
the ability to use memory cards;
radio;
5 megapixel camera.

The screen has a resolution of 640 by 360 pixels, and this is already enough to watch the video.

An interesting feature is the minimum weight (50 grams). The smartphone is presented in black and white.

BlackBerry Venice

BlackBerry offers a unique smartphone with a slide-out keyboard called the Venice. This model features a 5.1-inch curved screen. Technical data and functionality please:

screen - 5.1 inches. The most convenient and pleasant work is expected thanks to the smartphone display;
8-core processor that successfully performs almost any task;
16-megapixel camera that allows you to create high-quality pictures;
battery capacity - 3650 mAh for long-term work on a single charge.

However, initially the smartphone attracts with its unique design: the front glass is actually curved around the edges. It can be assumed with full confidence that such a form will please with maximum ergonomics.

BlackBerry Passport

This smartphone is popular with businessmen and executives. It should be noted that it turned out to be one of the fastest, best and most functional among models with a sliding keyboard.

The smartphone initially looks expensive and prestigious, which causes only the best impressions. Moreover, many people will be happy to be able to control in two ways at once: a touch screen and a slide-out keyboard. However, the smartphone is offered without the Cyrillic alphabet, which turns out to be an atypical drawback. For successful communication, you have to regularly use a translator from transliteration to Russian or double buttons, which actually complicates the process of typing any text. If you use the keyboard for navigation, the smartphone can be controlled with ease, because the buttons are adapted even for copying, pasting, highlighting different texts.

Despite the high cost (about 43,000 rubles), the BlackBerry Passport is ready to please with its versatility. All functions are brought to almost perfection, which, without a doubt, leaves the best impression.

Despite the fact that smartphones with a keypad are becoming a thing of the past, similar models can still be found on the market. The most important thing is to carefully study all the offers and understand which option is best to make the right choice, since only in this case you can be completely satisfied with the purchase.

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Unfortunately, every year there are fewer and fewer phones with QWERTY keyboards. At the moment, this type of phone has 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 cards microSD memory. 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, it uses a 2-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.5 gigahertz, as well as 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.

Good day!

My acquaintance with DEXP MQ 3.5 began on December 30, 2014, so we have been friends since last year and have learned enough about each other, including all the advantages and disadvantages. In addition, we survived the New Year together, and this already means something.

The main distinguishing feature of this smartphone is a physical QWERTY keyboard. Many may question the existence of such a solution, but let's not draw conclusions ahead of time, but try to figure out if this is so. In addition, the smartphone has a 3.5" display and is based on the Android OS. Well, another important indicator is the price, which at the moment is some 3290r.

Specifications

Common parameters

Black color

Device type: smartphone / communicator

Body material: plastic

Operating system: Android 4.2.2

Standard: GSM 900/1800, WCDMA 900/2100

SIM card type: mini-SIM (regular) + micro-SIM

Support for two SIM cards: there is

Dual SIM operation mode: alternate

Connection connector: micro USB

Dimensions(WxHxT): 61x124x10 mm.

Screen

Multitouch support: yes

Screen Diagonal: 3.5"

Screen resolution: 320x480

Technology: TFT

Number of screen colors: 262K

Memory and processor

Processor Model: MediaTek MT 6572M

Number of cores: 2

Processor frequency: 1000 MHz

RAM: 512 MB

Built-in memory: 4 GB

Memory card slot: yes

Supported memory card types: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Maximum memory card size: 32 GB

Communications

Bluetooth: yes, version 3.0

Wi-Fi: yes, standard 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Interface: micro USB

GPS receiver: yes

Multimedia

Camera: yes

Number of camera megapixels: 2 MP

Built-in flash: yes

Front camera: yes

Front camera megapixels: 0.3 MP

Video recording: yes

FM radio: yes

Headphone jack: yes

Headphone jack type: 3.5 mm

Food

Battery type: Li-Ion

Battery capacity: 1400 mAh

Additionally

Sensors: accelerometer, light, proximity

Features: qwerty keyboard

Package

Everything is strict and harmonious. A black small flat box, which is typical for most DEXP devices.

Equipment

The package does not boast of any frills. standard USB cable, Charger, warranty card and user manual.

Appearance

Personally, I really liked the device. Lightweight, moderately compact, quite strict. And even the QWERTY keyboard fits harmoniously on the body of the device.

The material from which the smartphone is made is, of course, plastic, which is a standard solution for budget models. No gaps or complaints regarding the assembly were found.

Lies perfectly in the hand. Although for a large hand it may seem a bit small.

In general, at such a price, DEXP MQ 3.5 can be a great gift for yourself, as well as for your family or friends.

Connectors and controls

1. The manufacturer left the right end absolutely smooth, without any buttons or connectors.

2. On the left side we have the power and volume buttons.

3. Below are the micro USB connector, 2 speakers and a microphone.

4. Top only 3.5mm audio output.

5. On the back we see a camera and a flash.

6. The front side is the most interesting, where we have the front camera, the speaker and, of course, the QWERTY keyboard.

Let's take a closer look at the keyboard. Here, in addition to a set of letters, we can enter additional characters programmed on the buttons by clicking on the arrow with a square. In addition, there is a button similar to Shift, which allows you to enter capital letters. To change the language, you have to hold down our Shift + space. Being on the main screen or in the application menu, if you start pressing the hardware buttons, you immediately enter text to search in the browser. Or, if these buttons are for numbers, the dialing screen appears.

Surprisingly, even my Dyusha became interested in this smartphone and its QWERTY keyboard. So you can get used to typing on it with almost any size of hand (or paw)))).

Screen

Before us is a budget model, hence the characteristics of the screen are the most unpretentious. This is a 3.5 inch TFT display with a resolution of 320x480 and 262 thousand colors. Of course, the resolution is not enough, and I would like more colors, but for this class of device, it is quite tolerable. For normal use and even for some games it is enough.

Viewing angles when tilted left and right are quite good.

But when tilting up and down it is much worse.

I would also like to note that when typing on this smartphone, the entire screen is at our disposal, because. the keyboard has already been moved to the hardware, so 3.5 inches is enough for him.

As for the reaction to touch and Multitouch, the reaction is quite nimble and responsive, but the test for Multitouch showed the possibility of only 2 simultaneous touches.

Camera

The camera in this device seems to be just to be. With its 2MP, you can, for example, take a photo for an image on a call. Although, if you dream up, you can probably find some other worthy use for it. But let's first look at the result.

As usual, we have some settings. However, little depends on them.

Here are the photos you get.

And here's what comes out in low light.

But what happens when shooting a panorama.

In general, the quality is very dependent on lighting. But even under ideal conditions, there is a decent amount of "noise".

Video can only be shot stationary and in good lighting, otherwise it will turn out like mine. And it would be nice to remember to turn the phone around.

The front camera has only 0.3 megapixels, but somehow copes with its functions.

Software

Smartphone works under Android control 4.2.2, which adds a good plus to it. The performance of the system at the level, glitches and freezes were not noticed. Before us is an almost clean system with a small list of pre-installed applications, these are Navitel, 2Gis, Dr.Web. Otherwise, almost everything is standard.

In this way, the already beloved "curtain" is implemented by everyone, divided into notifications and quick switches for the main settings.

When typing a message or any other text field appears, by default, the software keyboard is not available in order to enjoy all the delights of the hardware one. However, this can be changed in the settings and the software keyboard can also be called up at any time. But when dialing a number, large numbers appear so as not to suffer, typing their smaller counterparts on the keyboard.

Productivity

This smartphone has a MediaTek MT6572M dual-core processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz. The amount of RAM is 512 MB. For everyday tasks such as making calls, texting, and even browsing the web or some applications, this is enough. With most of these tasks, the phone copes without brakes, even when they are launched at the same time. In terms of testing, AnTuTu scored our DEXP at 10472.

Compared to other models, this test looks something like this.

Well, the rest of the AnTuTu testing indicators.

Numbers and indicators are, of course, good, but what about the games? For testing, 3 popular, but not the most powerful toys were installed. And DEXP MQ 3.5 coped with them without problems.

In general, the productivity of the device is quite at the level. He copes with his tasks.

Communications and sound

Wi-fi and bluetooth in this smartphone do their job perfectly, without any complaints. We also have GPS with A-GPS support. He also has no complaints. My location was found almost instantly.

But as for the sound, I would like it a little more. Even at maximum volume, with an incoming call, the volume seems to be not enough. But during a conversation, audibility is excellent, both in one direction and in the other direction.

Work with two SIM-cards

The smartphone has 2 slots for SIM cards. One of them is a standard size, the other is for microSIM. The operating mode is alternate, i.e. at the time of the conversation on one SIM card, the second becomes inaccessible. Both SIM cards are available in standby mode.

Also, you can set the default SIM card for calls, SMS, video calls and the Internet, or each time you choose which of the SIM cards you want to perform an action.

Battery

The device has a 1400mAh Li-ion battery. And my first thought was: "What was the manufacturer thinking about when he made such a decision? After all, a smartphone cannot live a day with such a battery!" However, what was my surprise when, with a fairly gentle use, the device lasted for almost four days. Of course, in fact, it just lay with me for about a day, and for the remaining 2 days it was operated extremely inactively, but still.

When testing games of medium power, such as those considered during productivity, the phone loses an average of 5% per 10 minutes, which means it should be enough for almost 3.5 hours of continuous games. When browsing the Play Store, the battery was consumed at a rate of 3% in 10 minutes, that is, 5.5 hours of continuous operation. In general, it turns out that everything is not so bad. It is quite possible to live.

conclusions

Well what can I say? During the acquaintance, I became very attached to this smartphone, and it really proved itself from the best side. And you can close your eyes to all its modest shortcomings, knowing how much it costs. Another question, of course, is whether it is right for YOU. My Dyusha, for example, completely refused to return it.