BlackBerry Priv Review: One Month Later and Disappointed!

The long awaited BlackBerry Priv that runs a full version of Android is here. Watch my review to find out if the BlackBerry Priv lives up to all the hype!

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[NBTJacklyn]

This is the first time in years that I actually want to use a BlackBerry.

[quienesroberto]

i have Berry Priv and is awesome! nice screen, contrast, camera in low light, video stabilization perfect, design, and android better much.. i dont dissapointed for now... recommended! like!

[oromoto]

I have used PRIV for a month now, and I still love it. The option to type in virtual and physical keyboard is unmatched. Screen is actually very good, built quality excellent. Design is better than Moto X and other phones you mentioned in my opinion. The only thing that is a downer is the price. This would be a super hot sale if it was priced $499.

[NiohNiohYT]

2:10 Display lacks a certain punch? What is a punch of the display?

[JamesSarino]

For those of you on the fence about the Priv, looks like BlackBerry is releasing a software update that will fix some of the issues such is camera app slowness, bugs in the OS, a security update and more. The camera should perform better.

[franciscoorion]

is Oled... dude, hw much money did u get to say all those crap of this phone...

[xoukilong]

Nexus is paying this dude to bash it with small minor stuff. The camera loaded up fine. And u can't bash they keyboard cuz that's all preference. It's there if u want. And if u don't want it. Don't use it. But as long as all the communicating feature is still there from the blackberry side. That's a good enough reason to get it

[angeldraft]

i think if you're gonna make a review dont tell what do you hear from others reviewers
my personal opinion is that
1--- the priv is a phablet 5.4 inch that can support 200gb micro sd they claim it can go up to 2tb
2-- it has better camera than the iphone 6 and 6+
3-- much better resolution
4-- with it curve lcd compete directly with the galaxy s6 edge
5-- they decide to include a amazing Capacitive touch 4-row BlackBerry keyboard
6-- android device with blackberry known security background
7--- able to play any new game or app available
8-- it has 3gb of ram much more than the 2gb of the iphone 6 and i can keep for hours 
9- the curve lcd is funtional and shows battery life gauge regarless galaxy edge that it's just for stetics




final words is not more of the same chocolate bar it goes further and includes a keyboard
and a curve lcd its like a mix between s6 edge and a BB-torch with 18mp camera

[jomgaard]

Hold the Press! Copperhead, a security company which developed and supplies it's own secure version of Android says that a rival's version isn't any good?? Well there's an unbiased opinion for you...

Certainly I wouldn't be tarnishing your own reviews without doing your own research, relying on compromised, 3rd party opinion.

[johnnok]

I've been on a priv for a few months now. Camera lag and bug issues were fixed - first software update was about 500mb! And they are planning to release android 6 in about a month.
At first I thought I was typing terribly on the physical keyboard, until I realized I was accidentally using swipes. The touch feature on the key board is loaded with functions when typing as well.
Battery life is easily double what my s6 and s6 edge were, and it doesn't get nearly as hot under heavy use. If I use it what I consider heavily all day and forget to charge it, it still has enough to get me well into the following morning.
I am very convinced that the priv was made by Samsung. Similar hardware layout, curved glass edges, similar build quality and It's the only phone that utilizes samsung 9v adaptive fast charge.
Cool video man! I didn't know about the 100-1 version having wireless charging! I do miss the fingerprint reader though, hoping it will be on the next release! :)

[elvisgregory]

So, I've been studying BlackBerry for a very long time. I've got the Passport for my woman made it Android compatible, and just recently got the Priv because of its price today as the company shamefully distance itself from handset production chain. The experience thus far has been nothing short but amazing, they are exceptional phones, and the BlackBerry Priv doesn't disappoint me at all. Ordered directly from BlackBerry, unlocked with Android 6.0.1 - Version - STV100-1, this smart phone is the best money can buy today. I mean one must really look at the specs and use it for other purposes than producing reviews. If I could use this analogy, BlackBerry is like the Ferrari discontinuing the production of one of their best cars and putting them for sale at never seen before prices. I don't want to go on and on, although I really could, but to only mention one key feature I love about this phone, for instance its capacity to support a 2TB Micro SD. Truly the phone of the future, a real shame the company stop the production of this device.

[gliveron]

By far one of the best reviews that I've watched in recent months. Very clear explanations, good visuals and the reviewer appears to have taken the time to do his research. Great Job, you now have a new subscriber.

[Trevornator]

That was a great review! I have the Priv now and been using it since May. You were right, the price is amazingly high. I paid $400 on the spot while the rest is going to my two year contract but my plan is a very good one. I love the physical keyboard, I always wanted someone to create a phone that had both the digital and physical keyboard. even though the buttons do feel different, I type pretty fast and make less typos than the digital keyboard. So far for me, this is the best phone I owned! :)

[angeldraft]

BLACKBERRY'S DESING ALWAYS WERE AWESOME HOPE THIS ONE SUCCESS

[Roll]

This actually seems like a great phone, especially with the new updates to Marshmallow.

[AmigoDeluxe]

The definition of "misleading"... such a bad review. Thumbs down.

[Skillow]

This is going to be my 4th BlackBerry, had 2 iPhone, I'm using the iPhone 6 now and I thing it's weird that's hard to see someone comparing the Priv and the 6s (that I think they are comparable)

[ferenc-xp]

As of you right now in 2017, you can get a Priv for about $220-300, or even cheaper. For THOSE prices, the Priv is absolutely worth it over the rest of $200-300 phones out there!

[TomasVillegas]

It's a step in the right direction for BalckBerry IMO. I hope to see the Priv 2 implement feedback on lacking items - I think it'll be a winner. I can't help but want this phone.

Great video Matt!

[IfollowmyAbbaYAH]

The priv is great a phone to have. The physical keyboard is a must have