BlackBerry Evolve
Released: October 2018
The BlackBerry Evolve is a full-touch Android smartphone introduced in late 2018, departing from the brand’s iconic physical keyboard. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, it features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display and dual 13 MP rear cameras. It packs a 4000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100; LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2018, August |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.26 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) |
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| Weight | 170 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Internal Options | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Setup | 13 MP, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF + 13 MP B/W, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF |
|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Setup | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
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| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 18W wired, QC3 |
Misc
| Colors | Black |
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| Models | BBG100-1 |
