It is unlocked, so it will work with GSM carriers, but not with CDMA carriers like Sprint and Verizon.

However, the main reason I decided to switch to this phone is actually because of its main selling point: the keyboard. Why has the market decided that there shouldn’t be any flagship phones that have these features when so many budget handsets do? Several phones have a physical keyboard, including models like the BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Classic, and BlackBerry Curve.They’re slim, minimalist, and stylish, but there’s no denying the fact that a lot of us miss when typing on a phone didn’t mean mushing your fingers against glass. The results don’t improve readability but can make the keyboard easier to use for those who find the standard size cramped. It is the world’s first smartphone to run Lineage OS out of the box, and it has specs to make you drool.

The keyboard is tactile — obviously, you’re pressing down on real keys — and includes a bevy of function keys across the top that add another layer to the experience.It features a 5-MP camera with HD 720p video capture, Bluetooth stereo music, 4 GB memory, HTML5 web browser, and up to 6. But those models are ageing (the Key2 LE was released in 2018) and you’d probably prefer something more up-to-date.

This isn’t a very recent Android version these days, but it is as recent as you can get from phones with a physical QWERTY keyboard. or “whoa, cool, what phone is that” comments, and I think that’s mostly down to the fact that people just aren’t used to seeing someone use this sort of phone anymore. Before the KeyOne, the Priv was the most sought-after phone with a QWERTY keyboard, and for good reason. They also tend to have larger screens than traditional flip phones, making them more convenient for browsing the web or watching videos.Here, you’ll find it easy to get information, specs, features, reviews and other documentation for all of our discontinued LG phones. QWERTY keyboard phones are a popular choice for those who prefer a physical keyboard over a touchscreen.

Looks like the poor times slowly pass by and the great feature of hardware keyboards for people not only surfing on their phones is back to market! Android has a Font Size setting but counter to what you might expect; this doesn't change the keyboard's font size. Once again, lovers of the Nokia Communicator form factor will love this device made by XDA and awkwardly named F(x)tec Pro1-X. However, expect this to take some time as F(x)tec has optimized the interface for use in landscape mode.

Long press the space bar to edit text above the keyboard; swipe to select a suggested word or position the cursor. While the Priv was considered to be a high-end product, BlackBerry is really targeting the mid-range market segment with the KEY2. That’s super annoying if I’m trying to, say, type in a ZIP code or respond to something with an emoticon. Whether you want to keep it simple, or find a smartphone with all the latest features, our mobile devices and smartphones help make life good.