Sep 23, 2014 the blackberry passport packs a huge 3,450mah battery into its chassis, which is rated for up to 25 hours of mixed use. The larger keyboard made the phone better than all the classic size blackberry. How does the blackberry passport hold up to the infamous iphone 6 bend test. Watch the blackberry keyone utterly fail a bend test like its an iphone 6 plus update by matt swider 12 june 2017 you may want a case for that new blackberry. This means that its great for filling in spreadsheets and not a lot else, in all likelihood. Apple iphone rollout marred by bendgate, dropped cell. Blackberry did not skimp on the passport s hardware. Turn multistep actions like sending an email or calling a friend into a oneclick task. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. Blackberry passport aces bending test, too solid to break.
Microsoft lumia 950 vs blackberry passport phonedog. With apple making its devices conduits for health data and. The bend test is done completely by hand, but as he points out, a bit of bending had happened to his iphone 6 plus. Blackberry passport is a smartphone developed by blackberry limited. As people become increasingly paranoid that their new iphone might bend, blackberry took the issue to task while on stage announcing their new smartphone, the passport. As rumors swirl of consumers bending apples iphone 6, cnn put them to the test. The passport fee must be a check or money order payable to u. Ausfuhrlicher test des blackberry passport qualcomm snapdragon 801 msm8974aa, qualcomm adreno 330, 4. Blackberry had its big event this morning to officially launch its new blackberry passport smartphone and surprise, surprise its also joining in on the iphone bashing usually reserved for the. Why i prefer the blackberry passport over my iphone 6. The company hopes that this unique device will succeed in a market dominated by android phones that all look and work. Blackberry has done almost anything and everything to make nelson happy, even including a 3. The blackberry app store is full of bad apps that does nothing.
What is the difference between apple iphone 6 and blackberry passport. During his appearance on bloomberg on wednesday, blackberrys ceo john chen dared anchor cory johnson to bend andor break the companys latest smartphone launched earlier this week, the passport. Apple iphone 7 plus vs blackberry passport silver edition. Blackberry passport bend test, does it bend we find out. By just applying a small amount of pressure, the new iphones would easily bend. Oct 15, 2014 the blackberry passport may not be the first name that springs to mind when you are thinking portable music players, but given its premium placement wed still expect excellent audio performance.
Its the bend test that comes last, and despite some flex, theres no permanent damage. Secure smartphones secure devices blackberry devices. Blackberry passport bend test, does it bend we find out duration. This means that when you are typing, and as a pro you are. Blackberry priv scratch test, burn test, bend test youtube. Ive been using the passport since february and will come right out and say its my favorite device ive ever used. Major iphone 12 pro 5g leak reveals new camera design and lidar. During his big media presentation on wednesday, blackberry ceo john chen made reference to videos that showed how easy it can be to bend the iphone 6 plus and pledged. Apple has recently released the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus. It responds to touch gestures, so you can scroll web pages, flick to type or slide along the keys to move the cursor.
Sep 23, 2014 early on tuesday, september 23, a series of reports surfaced that cited several owner complaints about the iphone 6 plus, and the new handset bending in their pockets. The blackberry passport is the best blackberry phone. Even the back rubber cover doesnt give even if it lifts up a bit. Smartphones smartphone apps desktop software downloads. Recently released and its already having a huge problem. October 29, 2014 july 30, 2016 brad 1639 views 18 comments blackberry passport drop test, iphone 6 drop test, iphone bend test, iphone drop test, passport extreme drop test it was brought to my attention that some iphone users have been calling the blackberry passport s durability in to question. Compare apple iphone 7 plus vs blackberry keyone vs. Watch the blackberry keyone utterly fail a bend test like. Blackberry s ceo disses iphone 6 plus, issues challenge. Weve heard the blackberry passport described as many things, but this might be the first time weve heard someone call it sexy before. As you can see in the video below, the blackberry passport barely bends and the smartphone immediately reverts to its initial form. The passport came a close second to the c3 with the x1 dragging ever so slightly behind but really there wasnt much of a difference.
Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card. I feel like my bb passport is crap compared to iphone 6s. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. Blackberrys ceo disses iphone 6 plus, issues challenge. As part of generating a buzz around the passport, blackberry was quick to jump on apples recent bending iphone controversy, as in addition to apples inability to handle an enterprise workload iphone users are now confronted with the reality that their beloved new apple product is hardly able to stand up to the regular rigors of a. This video shows the durability of the blackberry priv, the newest android smart phone from blackberry.
This week tim bajarin, bob odonnell, jan dawson and ben bajarin discuss the release of blackberry s bbry passport phone and analyze the impact of the ap. If this phone is released in 2008, blackberry would really rule the world. Bend test guy accepts passport challenge blackberry forums. October 29, 2014 july 30, 2016 brad 1628 views 18 comments blackberry passport drop test, iphone 6 drop test, iphone bend test, iphone drop test, passport extreme drop test it was brought to my attention that some iphone users have been calling the blackberry passport. The last to join the list of competitors that have taken a jab at apples iphone 6 is blackberry. Blackberry challenges people to bend the passport as it. All of my messages, apps, notifications, everything important is there with the swish of a finger. Jun 08, 2017 blackberry keyone is the latest 2017 flagship from blackberry. All that comes up is a page that has a few things and at the bottom it says app store. According to tests by cnet and others, the new phones screen doesnt seem as durable as it could be. Its not exclusive to the passport, but its a core blackberry10 feature and amazing. For the blackberry faithful, the keyone comes complete with the full suite of blackberry applications to maintain the full experience for the best of both blackberry and android worlds. Bend test guy accepts passport challenge blackberry.
Dtek50 blackberry durability test scratch burn and. Sep 24, 2014 two new apple products hit speed bumps on wednesday. Today, youtube channel fonefox subjected the iphone 6s plus to a bend test to see if apples improvements help. What is the difference between apple iphone 7 plus and blackberry passport silver edition. When connected to headphones the blackberry beats out the iphone and galaxy note 4 in this area. Sep 23, 2014 in the video below, lew puts the iphone 6 plus through a forced bend session.
The cumbersome blackberry passport is perfect for keyboard fanatics duration. Can someone tell me why bb passport is still better than iphone 6s. Apple reveals how its tests iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus. The blackberry passport is an impressive and unique phone.
Sep 24, 2014 i would challenge you guys to bend our passport, john chen, blackberrys chief executive officer, said at the unveiling of the passport smartphone wednesday in toronto. Home smartphone comparison apple iphone 6s vs blackberry passport. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the smartphone ranking. Chens new bend challenge for the blackberry passport comes on the heels of the iphone 6 bendgate scandal thats now placed the iphone. Blackberry compares its new passport phone to iphone 6 on. Officially released on october 24, 2014, the passport is inspired by its namesake and incorporates features designed to make the device attractive to enterprise users, such as a unique squareshaped display measuring 4. I received my apple iphone 6 the first day it was released in september, and my blackberry passport in late october. Blackberry keyone screen pops right off during bend test. Running android, this new smartphone has some pretty awesome and unique. A new video published on youtube aims to answer that. Tech reporter explains why she dumped her iphone for the. Try to bend a blackberry passport by chris thomas on 25 september 2014 1104 views yesterday blackberry happened to be introducing its new passport device for businessoriented customers, when suddenly, as if it were a gift from the heavens, what seemed to be a tremendous apple fail hit.
Will it bend september 25, 2014 july 30, 2016 brad 1009 views 10 comments so by now, we all know that you can take the new iphone 6 and turn it in to a flip phone merely by placing it in your pocket. I am resisting the urge to switch to ios and want to stay with my bb passport. This is why the blackberry passport is slightly square because its 4. Sadly, as soon as the smartphones hit the market, they were subjected to bend tests found all over the web and the results were disappointing. It seems valid to compare the blackberry passport with the smaller iphone 6 device, given the fact that the passports display is slightly smaller than the iphone 6, and doesnt really compare in size to the screen included in the iphone 6 plus.
But everywhere i browse on web or any news apps or flip board all i see is iphone iphone iphone 6s. When i first got the iphone i assumed that i would choose it as my primary phone. As for the bend test, the blackberry key2 passes with flying colors, not even yielding a bit. It is really for pros who will take the time to learn the unique features, it.
Not just phones, im counting every toy with wifi ive ever touched. Transfer contacts, photos, notes and more from your blackberry to new iphone 7 bought a new shiny iphone 7 and want to transfer all data from old blackberry to iphone. Blackberry passport vs iphone 6 plus camera comparison. Do you make your office documents and interactive presentations on the go quite often and use your smartphone. Blackberry keyone screen pops right off during bend test cnet. With an integrated inbox for all your messages, and smart apps like calendar, contacts, notes, and more, getting things done every day on your phone will be effortless. A little comparison in heights for drop tests for iphone 6 and passport. A recent patent filing by apple suggests your iphone or apple watch could someday act as an e passport, according to apple world. Oct, 2014 blackberrys new, oddly shaped passport isnt like anything weve seen before. During his big media presentation on wednesday, blackberry ceo john chen made reference to videos that showed how easy it can be to bend the iphone 6 plus and pledged that you will not be able to bend the new blackberry passport no matter how hard you try. This means that when you are typing, and as a pro you are likely typing more often then you are watching videos, you have more of the screen to look at and documents and spreadsheets are far easier to read and use. Do you check, create, reply and manage hell lotta emails and notifications, if yes then go for it. Dec 15, 2014 i received my apple iphone 6 the first day it was released in september, and my blackberry passport in late october. Its built strong, wont fail the bend test as made famous by the iphone and other flagship phones.
Just dropped my passport, ouch by rss van in forum blackberry passport replies. Transfer contacts, photos, notes and more from your. It isnt an iphone knock off, far from it, it is a very square phone with a physical keyboard. Sep 25, 2015 but the big question on everyones mind is. Apple iphone 6 bendgate fuels blackberry passport campaign. Gone are the days when transferring files between different operating systems was a headache. What is the difference between apple iphone 6s and blackberry passport. Compare the specs and features of the microsoft lumia 950 and blackberry passport. Now, a new youtube video has been posted, putting the large device through a bend test, to see how it fares. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web.
Jul 24, 2018 as for the bend test, the blackberry key2 passes with flying colors, not even yielding a bit. During his big media presentation on wednesday, blackberry ceo john chen made reference to videos that showed how easy it can be to bend the iphone. In one of the first stress tests, apples new phone stands firm. Sony xperia xz durability test bend test scratch test. Chens new bend challenge for the blackberry passport comes on the heels of the iphone 6 bendgate scandal thats now placed the iphone 6, particularly apples iphablet, the 6 plus, in. Dtek50 blackberry durability test scratch burn and bend. Sep 24, 2015 iphone 6s plus very difficult to bend in new bend test video. With 26 hours of battery life when fully charged, the 3505mah battery still adds quick charge 3. Apparently, theres no way you can break the passport even if you.
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