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product_id: 48054696
title: "KEYone 64GB 4GB RAM UK SIM-Free (Single SIM) Smartphone - Black Edition"
brand: "blackberry"
price: "KSh119510"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Black Berry"
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# Massive 3505mAh battery Top-tier Android security Physical keyboard with 52 shortcuts KEYone 64GB 4GB RAM UK SIM-Free (Single SIM) Smartphone - Black Edition

**Brand:** blackberry
**Price:** KSh119510
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️🔒 Power, Precision & Privacy in Your Palm

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KEYone 64GB 4GB RAM UK SIM-Free (Single SIM) Smartphone - Black Edition by blackberry
- **How much does it cost?** KSh119510 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/48054696-keyone-64gb-4gb-ram-uk-sim-free-single-sim-smartphone)

## Best For

- blackberry enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted blackberry brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Camera Setup:** Capture every moment with a 12MP Sony sensor rear camera and an 8MP wide-angle front shooter.
- • **Vibrant & Durable Display:** 4.5-inch Full HD Gorilla Glass 4 screen built to resist impacts and keep your visuals crisp.
- • **All-Day Power with Quick Charge:** Stay unplugged longer with a 3505mAh battery and fast charging to keep pace with your busy lifestyle.
- • **Revolutionary Physical Keyboard:** Type faster and smarter with a touch-enabled keyboard featuring 52 customizable shortcuts—goodbye typos!
- • **Unmatched Security & Productivity:** Experience the most secure Android with BlackBerry’s trusted encryption and seamless multitasking.

## Overview

The BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition is a premium 4.5-inch Android smartphone combining military-grade security with a tactile physical keyboard featuring 52 programmable shortcuts. Powered by a Snapdragon 2GHz processor and 4GB RAM, it offers smooth multitasking alongside a 12MP Sony rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Its robust 3505mAh battery supports Quick Charge for extended use, all housed in a durable aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Perfect for professionals craving productivity, privacy, and a distinctive design.

## Description

Product Description Blackberry KEYone Black 4.5" 64GB 12MP -Impressively designed and distinctly different, BlackBerry KEYone reimagines how we communicate and get things done. Built to Last. Purpose built to allow you to do more. Strong aluminium frame. Impact resistant display. Soft textured back. 55.9% screen-to-body ratio. CAMERA: Primary 12 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, Features 1/2.3'' sensor size, 1.55µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video 2160p@30fps, Secondary 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixel size, 1080p Box Contains BlackBerry KEYone and Charger

Review: Wow...! What a great phone... - Wow... I've been an iPhone devotee for years. I had a BB Curve many years back, and a classic also a few years back too, but always stuck to iPhones!. After seeing the Keyone when it was initially released, I instantly knew I wanted it from its bold looks and the main fact that is was really the only phone with a physical keyboard, which I missed using, but never quite made the leap until now... so glad I did...! The Keyone is just fantastic... especially battery life. Build quality is also fantastic, feels quite weighty in the hand, but not in a negative way, as it has a genuine quality feel to it. Phone seems very responsive and I like the android system even after coming straight from Apple iOS. I was hesitant buying the Keyone from the apparent screen issues (some people reported screens had fallen out due to lack of glue), but after much research, found that apparently that's been fixed in any recently build phones. No screen issues on my device so far, as all seems firmly in place. What sells the Keyone for me though is the physical keyboard. A lot of folks report being slower at typing after years of using virtual keyboards, but I have to say, I am the complete, opposite, as there's no more hitting the wrong keys for me on the virtual keyboard, which saves time correcting typos! Yes the Key2 is available for some time now, and now the Key2 LE, but as an intro to the new Blackberry's I would highly recommend giving this stunning phone a chance over all the other phones on the market, as it is so different to all the other touchscreen devices and has a unique look and quality about it, not to forget it rocking the fantastic physical keyboard! At this reduced cost too, it's more than a bargain! Phone is unlocked and works on any network with micro sim.
Review: 5 stars for sure - I read a lot of reviews about this phone and a lot of people have given this phone high reviews and it's a for a reason. I've had a lot of phones in my life iPhones, android phones and blackberrys OS. Loved the blackberry OS was so a good and when it started to go away was so sad about it. But thank gosh this phone has blackberry hub and the all the amazing things that i actually want to use in one place. Perfect for anyone who's on WhatsApp telegram or whatever social media clients. Emailing is good as well. The keyboard is good and I've missed it, had a lot of blackberry's and it's like using a blackberry but updated with android. There are still quiet a few shortcuts you can use on the phone when your using it in certain parts I just hope BlackBerry update the system so the shortcuts to go top of the page and bottom of the page come back. Truthfully the keyboard is amazing but it can be annoying if you swipe up by accident and choose a word while your sending your a message. Done that a few times. But beside that it's amazing. I did give the priv a miss just didn't see the point of that phone. The camera I personally find is good/very good. Of course the new 2017 phones will have better cameras but this one is still good. Having NFC is good for android pay which I'm actually using on a day to day basis. No issues with many things on the phone does what it needs to. The battery is good again average I'm getting is 5 hours screen on time with heavy use of messages cause that's why I mainly use the phone for contacting people. Again I don't do much gaming beside two games and those are puzzle games and they don't get effected by the screen. The screen for me is perfect, eyes can only see so much so never understood the point of getting a quad hd or whatever they are on now screen. Movies are hard to watch on the phone but you can watch them just like play games but this isn't a gaming device it's a device for people to talk to each other and have long conversation via whatever you use.

## Features

- 100% Full Android Apps and one of the most secure Android smartphone available with the KEYone Silver
- Fingerprint sensor built into the spacebar on the touch lit capacitive enabled keyboard, with up to 52 programmable shortcuts
- 4.5-inch touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with Full HD resolution
- 12MP auto-focus large pixel rear camera with Sony IMX378, the industry leading camera sensor, and 8MP front camera with wide-angle lens
- Huge 3,505mAh battery with Quick Charge capability. Bluetooth 4.2 low energy and edr

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B075QBLBN8 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 1.77:1 |
| Battery Average Life Talk Time | 14 Hours |
| Battery Capacity | 3505 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 79,521 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 3,017 in SIM-Free & Unlocked Mobile Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Box Contents | USB Cable |
| Brand | BlackBerry |
| Brand Name | BlackBerry |
| CPU model | Snapdragon |
| CPU speed | 2 GHz |
| Camera Description | Front, Rear |
| Camera Flash Type | built-in |
| Cellular Technology | LTE |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 437 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Display Pixel Density | 434 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 64 GB |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00889063501224 |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Human Interface Types | Keyboard |
| Item Dimensions | 7.2 x 0.9 x 14.9 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | BlackBerry Keyone 64 GB 4 GB RAM |
| Item Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Item height | 14.91 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | BlackBerry |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 1620 Pixels |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
| Memory storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Model Series | KEY |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | GSM |
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Phone Talk Time | 14 Hours |
| Processor Series | Snapdragon |
| Processor Speed | 2 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB |
| RAM memory installed size | 4 GB |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Single SIM |
| Screen Size | 4.5 Inches |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Sim Card Size | Micro |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| UPC | 889063501224 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wireless Network Technology | GSM |
| Wireless Provider | T-Mobile |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BlackBerry
- **CPU model:** Snapdragon
- **CPU speed:** 2 GHz
- **Memory storage capacity:** 64 GB
- **Model name:** KEYone
- **Operating system:** Android 8.1
- **RAM memory installed size:** 4 GB
- **Resolution:** 1080 x 2160
- **Screen size:** 4.5 Inches
- **Wireless carrier:** T-Mobile

## Images

![KEYone 64GB 4GB RAM UK SIM-Free (Single SIM) Smartphone - Black Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sb1Kl6f9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: if i buy keyone on amazon where can i send it in case of damage or technical issue?**
A: I have used Exe in Redhill. I was unfortunate to have the screen pop out and crack the flexible pcb connector with on board electronics. Check to see if you have the latest fix.

**Q: Hi guys my blackberry freezes a least once a day, anyone had it before? any solution?**
A: I have recently purchased a blackberry motion and no problems apart from dropping Bluetooth connection once in a while.

**Q: Can I block unwanted calls to this phone**
A: As far as I can tell in address book or recent phone call log, you are able to block recently received calls from other callers.

**Q: have this phone voice assistance as screen reader?**
A: Yes. It's a good phone.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow...! What a great phone...
*by M***N on 29 January 2019*

Wow... I've been an iPhone devotee for years. I had a BB Curve many years back, and a classic also a few years back too, but always stuck to iPhones!. After seeing the Keyone when it was initially released, I instantly knew I wanted it from its bold looks and the main fact that is was really the only phone with a physical keyboard, which I missed using, but never quite made the leap until now... so glad I did...! The Keyone is just fantastic... especially battery life. Build quality is also fantastic, feels quite weighty in the hand, but not in a negative way, as it has a genuine quality feel to it. Phone seems very responsive and I like the android system even after coming straight from Apple iOS. I was hesitant buying the Keyone from the apparent screen issues (some people reported screens had fallen out due to lack of glue), but after much research, found that apparently that's been fixed in any recently build phones. No screen issues on my device so far, as all seems firmly in place. What sells the Keyone for me though is the physical keyboard. A lot of folks report being slower at typing after years of using virtual keyboards, but I have to say, I am the complete, opposite, as there's no more hitting the wrong keys for me on the virtual keyboard, which saves time correcting typos! Yes the Key2 is available for some time now, and now the Key2 LE, but as an intro to the new Blackberry's I would highly recommend giving this stunning phone a chance over all the other phones on the market, as it is so different to all the other touchscreen devices and has a unique look and quality about it, not to forget it rocking the fantastic physical keyboard! At this reduced cost too, it's more than a bargain! Phone is unlocked and works on any network with micro sim.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars for sure
*by J***J on 10 September 2017*

I read a lot of reviews about this phone and a lot of people have given this phone high reviews and it's a for a reason. I've had a lot of phones in my life iPhones, android phones and blackberrys OS. Loved the blackberry OS was so a good and when it started to go away was so sad about it. But thank gosh this phone has blackberry hub and the all the amazing things that i actually want to use in one place. Perfect for anyone who's on WhatsApp telegram or whatever social media clients. Emailing is good as well. The keyboard is good and I've missed it, had a lot of blackberry's and it's like using a blackberry but updated with android. There are still quiet a few shortcuts you can use on the phone when your using it in certain parts I just hope BlackBerry update the system so the shortcuts to go top of the page and bottom of the page come back. Truthfully the keyboard is amazing but it can be annoying if you swipe up by accident and choose a word while your sending your a message. Done that a few times. But beside that it's amazing. I did give the priv a miss just didn't see the point of that phone. The camera I personally find is good/very good. Of course the new 2017 phones will have better cameras but this one is still good. Having NFC is good for android pay which I'm actually using on a day to day basis. No issues with many things on the phone does what it needs to. The battery is good again average I'm getting is 5 hours screen on time with heavy use of messages cause that's why I mainly use the phone for contacting people. Again I don't do much gaming beside two games and those are puzzle games and they don't get effected by the screen. The screen for me is perfect, eyes can only see so much so never understood the point of getting a quad hd or whatever they are on now screen. Movies are hard to watch on the phone but you can watch them just like play games but this isn't a gaming device it's a device for people to talk to each other and have long conversation via whatever you use.

### ⭐ Battery Abysmal after 6 months of barely being used at all
*by S***. on 10 January 2025*

I have taken far longer than anticipated to switch over from my Blackberry Priv, but six months in with only minimal use (playing a couple of songs here or there) and the battery on it has degraded to being worse than my Priv (which has been my main phone for four years!) It doesn't even last the day! What makes it worse is that sometimes Youtube will crash the phone into restarting eating a good 10-20% of the battery. For some reason it won't tell me what is rinsing the battery either - unlike the Priv which gives a full breakdown, the apps the battery tracker shows only accounts for 10% of the battery life, so where is the other 90% going?! The screen time is 20 minutes and it shut down due to low battery. Absolute crock... It's a shame. The keyboard and button feedback is lovely and the phone itself is very nice but sadly after 6 months it is unusable and in worse condition than an older more primitive phone. Edit: After taking it out of its case, I have since noticed that the battery has bloated outwards - so you can add dangerous to useless. Shocking!

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