Blackberry launches Evolve, Evolve X; prices, features, availability
Blackberry has launched two new smartphones in India under the licensee brand Optiemus Infracom. The new devices are not only made in India but are also designed and conceptualised here.
- Aug 2, 2018,
- Updated Aug 2, 2018 11:46 PM IST
Blackberry has launched two new smartphones in India under the licensee brand Optiemus Infracom. The new devices are not only made in India but are also designed and conceptualised here. The Evolve and Evolve X will be a strong departure from Blackberry's typical form factor with QWERTY keypads. The new phones are only touch screens but assure a more secure Android experience.
Evolve X is priced above Evolve and comes with slightly better overall specifications. However, there are a few features that are common to both devices. It includes a rubberized back panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and Series 7000 aluminum construction.
Both phones feature a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display which Blackberry calls FullView Display. The form factor is more conventional at 18:9 aspect ratio.
The Evolve X is priced at Rs 34,990 and is only available on a single variant with 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The cheaper Evolve is priced at Rs 24,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The devices will go on sale in September via Amazon India. Later, Blackberry will make the two smartphones available via offline stores as well.
Written by Danny D'Cruze
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Blackberry has launched two new smartphones in India under the licensee brand Optiemus Infracom. The new devices are not only made in India but are also designed and conceptualised here. The Evolve and Evolve X will be a strong departure from Blackberry's typical form factor with QWERTY keypads. The new phones are only touch screens but assure a more secure Android experience.
Evolve X is priced above Evolve and comes with slightly better overall specifications. However, there are a few features that are common to both devices. It includes a rubberized back panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and Series 7000 aluminum construction.
Both phones feature a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display which Blackberry calls FullView Display. The form factor is more conventional at 18:9 aspect ratio.
The Evolve X is priced at Rs 34,990 and is only available on a single variant with 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The cheaper Evolve is priced at Rs 24,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The devices will go on sale in September via Amazon India. Later, Blackberry will make the two smartphones available via offline stores as well.
Written by Danny D'Cruze
For Unparalleled coverage of India's Businesses and Economy – Subscribe to Business Today Magazine