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BlackBerry Priv

BlackBerry Priv
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alaScore 87

591 reviews

Aug, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 591 reviews of BlackBerry Priv. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and screen. The size and usability also get good reviews, but opinions about the sound and price are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Priv is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Priv

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of BlackBerry Priv from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the camera and design. The screen and usability also get good feedback, but opinions are divided on the reception. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and portability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Aug, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Priv

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 137 user reviews of BlackBerry Priv from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and screen. The battery and portability also get good reviews, but many are less positive about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the sound.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Aug, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for BlackBerry Priv

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of BlackBerry Priv from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the design and screen are generally positive. The portability and durability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the battery and price.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Aug, 2025

Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

BlackBerry Priv

 

The BlackBerry Priv is a Hail Mary pass by the former tech powerhouse, hoping to revive its fortunes by adopting the Android operating system, resurrecting the slidable physical keyboard, and pushing a wealth of BlackBerry security and productivity...

Unique design ; Rich, sharp and colourful screen ; Robust productivity and privacy features ; Good for keyboard lovers

Below-average performance ; Expensive ; No fingerprint scanner

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by : John McCann (techradar.com)

BlackBerry Priv review

 

BlackBerry's first-ever Android phone is excellent – it's just too late

Great screen ; Stock Android ; Added security

Patchy performance ; Pricier than competition ; Lacks premium build quality

The BlackBerry Priv is the mullet of the smartphone world. It's still business in the front, but now there's a party in the back too. It will divide opinion, but this is the best BlackBerry in years.

Sep, 2016
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Expert review by (t3.com)

BlackBerry Priv review: BB's first Android smartphone is its best yet

 

BlackBerry mixes business with pleasure, and gets away with it

Top notch security ; Splendid screen ; Strong snapper

Bulky build ; High price tag ; Patchy Performance

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

BlackBerry Priv review: A sweet BlackBerry and Android pie

 

BlackBerry has trodden a rocky path these last few years that has lead us to a point that some felt was inevitable. With BB 7 and then BB 10 not really capturing the imagination in the way that iOS and Android have, it was of little surprise when...

Camera performance, BlackBerry Hub, stays close to Android, good build, some really clever software tweaks

No fingerprint scanner, pretty big and heavy, physical keyboard might not be that useful, needs software optimisation

The BlackBerry Priv comes to the Android table offering something different and it delivers. The biggest thing about this handset is the QWERTY keyboard that's uniquely BlackBerry. That might appeal to those who think they can't live without it, but...

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by : Esat Dedezade (stuff.tv)

BlackBerry Priv review

 

Does BlackBerry's first Android handset deserve a place in your pocket? We reckon so

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Blackberry Priv Review: In-Depth

 

Blackberry Priv Review: We review Blackberry's first ever Android mobile, the Blackberry Priv, a beast of a slider phone with a strong emphasis on privacy....

Appealing blend of BB and Android ; Strong camera ; Sharp, spacious screen

No fingerprint sensor

The Blackberry Priv really is the best Blackberry phone of recent times, if not all time. By ditching its own OS for Android, Blackberry will hopefully tempt back lost followers and welcome fresh supporters to its fold, while the tweaks and bonus...

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

BlackBerry Priv review

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The BlackBerry Priv is the first mobile phone by the brand to run on the Android operating system, rather than BlackBerry's own OS. Despite the new OS, BlackBerry sticks to its heritage by including a physical keyboard, which is handy if you prefer...

Dec, 2015
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Expert review by : Dan Carter (coolsmartphone.com)

Blackberry PRIV review

 

Definitely worth a look if you're a BlackBerry or physical keyboard fan, but for everyone else - they may go elsewhere.

Overall I must admit I was very interested in seeing what BlackBerry could offer with a good spec device paired with my OS of choice – Android. Having used BlackBerry devices in the past, including the more recent Passport – a strange square phone...

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : Sami Mughal (oxgadgets.com)

BlackBerry Priv: Is this the (An)droid you were looking for?

 

BlackBerry is dead! Long live the new Blackberry! With these words I bring to you the story of a new generation of Blackberry devices. They still offer you a great[...]

A great set of specs, beautiful looks, a handy keyboard and a great camera all mean that this device has been designed for the businessman. Whether Blackberry manage to salvage back their core user is yet to be seen, but with the extra security, this...

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : Robin-Leigh Chetty (techsmart.co.za)

BlackBerry PRIV

 

The PRIV is BlackBerry's initial flagship for 2016. It's also an Android slider. Imbued with all the elements of a high-end smartphone, its only drawback remains its price.

Beautiful display; Great battery life; Fully blooded Android OS; Superb Camera

Too pricey; Heats up when multitasking; Physical keyboard easily forgotten

If a flagship device is judged by a handful of elements - display, camera, battery life, CPU performance - then the BlackBerry PRIV comes out tops. The real issue is price however. At just shy of R13 000, depending on your carrier of choice, the PRIV...

Jan, 2016
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