Ideal for users who prefer the tactile experience of a QWERTY keypad, the unlocked, black BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4 16GB Smartphone features 35 backlit physical keys plus an optical trackpad. And for those times when touch interactivity is preferred, the Classic has you covered as well - featuring a 3.5" 720 x 720 capacitive touch screen with 24-bit True Color support.
Designed for business and pleasure alike, the Classic includes the BlackBerry 10 mobile OS, which includes a collection of productivity-focused apps. In addition, social media apps, games, additional productivity software, and more can be installed either from BlackBerry World or the Amazon Apps Store. The phone's software is backed up by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm CPU along with 2GB of RAM. For apps, data, and general storage, it features 16GB of internal flash memory. This can be supplemented with microSDHC/SDXC cards up to 128GB in capacity (available separately).
The Classic features 4G LTE connectivity (see specs for supported bands), and is 3G and 2G backward compatible - a separately available nano SIM card is required to start using the phone. In addition to mobile networks, the phone can connect to the Internet and other devices via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 LE. To simplify connection, it supports NFC enabling you to tap the phone to another NFC-enabled device in order to pair the two together with Wi-Fi.
8MP Rear and 2MP Front Cameras
Capture 1080p HD video and shoot up to 8MP still photos with the rear facing camera. For video conferencing and taking self-portraits, the phone also features a front facing camera that takes 2MP stills and 720p video. Features of the rear facing camera include:
- Back-side illumination for better low-light performance
- 5-element, f/2.2 lens
- 2DOF video stabilization
- 5x digital zoom
QWERTY Keypad and Touchscreen
Type the way you feel most comfortable - the Classic features a full QWERTY keyboard with 35 backlit keys for those who prefer a tactile interface as well as a 3.5" touchscreen. Either way, the keyboard input features contextual auto-correction, next-word prediction, Instant Action typing shortcuts, and a personalized learning engine that gets to know the way you type
BlackBerry 10 OS
BlackBerry 10 OS is a phone operating system designed for multi-taskers on the go. Active Frames display summary information from compatible apps, such as new messages from the Messenger app, or available file space in the Manager app, in customizable frames residing on your homepage, keeping what's most important consolidated in one place. BlackBerry Hub allows you to peek into conversations or check messages from within in any app helping you stay productive without constant app switching. And if the built-in apps aren't enough, the BlackBerry World Store is more than just an app store, you can download games, music, videos, and more. It even also pays attention to previous downloads and makes automatic recommendations for you
The OS features a virtual keyboard which can be used even on phone models that also feature a QWERTY hardware keyboard; in addition, Voice Control allows hands-free users to dictate a document, compose an email, or search for a file or contract, among other things using voice-recognition alone. Finally, BlackBerry Browser notably offers a Reader Model that cuts out the extraneous noise letting, you focus strictly on the main text of the document. To help back up files, as well as migrate them to a new BlackBerry OS device, BlackBerry Link allows you to synchronize your phone with a computer
The OS features a virtual keyboard which can be used even on phone models that also feature a QWERTY hardware keyboard; in addition, Voice Control allows hands-free users to dictate a document, compose an email, or search for a file or contract, among other things using voice-recognition alone. Finally, BlackBerry Browser notably offers a Reader Model that cuts out the extraneous noise letting, you focus strictly on the main text of the document. To help back up files, as well as migrate them to a new BlackBerry OS device, BlackBerry Link allows you to synchronize your phone with a computer
GSM / 4G LTE Wireless Connectivity
This phone is designed to work on select GSM networks and is 4G LTE capable. LTE is an advanced cellular network data protocol capable of data speeds so fast that they compete with wired broadband internet providers. With an LTE connection, this phone should have no problem streaming HD video, downloading apps, uploading photos, or anything else that requires a high-speed data connection. The phone is also backwards compatible with 3G and 2G data for instances when you can't get LTE. In addition to cellular wireless this phone also features Bluetooth 4.0 LE, NFC, and Wi-Fi connectivity
Note: Not compatible with all cellular networks, SIM card available separately. Please make sure your provider uses a frequency or band that this phone supports. You can check which bands this phone works within the Specifications.
Note: Not compatible with all cellular networks, SIM card available separately. Please make sure your provider uses a frequency or band that this phone supports. You can check which bands this phone works within the Specifications.
3.5" Capacitive Touchscreen Display
The Classic features a 3.5", 1:1 aspect ratio touchscreen display. With a resolution of 720 x 720, the screen has a pixel density of 294 ppi. Additionally, it features 8-bit color depth per RGB channel for a total of 24-bits, allowing the screen to reproduce over 16 million colors
Dedicated Keys
Apart from the alpha-numeric keys, the Classic features the following dedicated keys:
- Front: Send, End (Power), Menu, Escape
- Top: Lock/Power (On/Off)
- Side: Volume Up/Down, Mute
Navigation
Relying on the phone's built-in GPS, the BlackBerry Maps app provides spoken turn-by-turn navigation, the option of 2D or 3D maps, and real-time traffic alerts. Furthermore, it will automatically import all your contacts' addresses so you don't have to go hunting or copy-and-paste. It will even help you meet up with friends or business associates by letting you instantly share your location
BlackBerry Blend
BlackBerry Blend brings messaging and content that's on your BlackBerry to your computer and tablet. Access your work and personal messages, notifications, documents, calendar, contacts and media in real time on whatever device you are on
Respond to your BBM or text messages instantly on your computer or tablet when you are at work. And access your work email, files, or intranet sites on your computer or tablet when you are at home without the need for VPN
Respond to your BBM or text messages instantly on your computer or tablet when you are at work. And access your work email, files, or intranet sites on your computer or tablet when you are at home without the need for VPN
SlimPort HDMI Connectivity
With a separately available SlimPort micro-USB to HDMI cable you can show media or screen share from the phone on an HDTV display. In addition, when connected to SlimPort-enable displays, you can even power the phone and recharge the battery through the same connection
Pre-Loaded Apps
- Multimedia: Music, Videos, Pictures, Camera, Picture Editor, Story Maker
- Productivity: BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry Assistant, Calendar, Contacts, Browser, Text Messaging, Clock, Calculator, Documents To Go, File Manager, Box, Dropbox, Adobe Reader, Remember (memos/tasks combo), Evernote, BlackBerry Blend, Password Keeper
- Other: Phone, BBM, BlackBerry World, Amazon Appstore, Foursquare, YouTube, Weather, Maps/Navigation, Smart Tags (NFC), Compass, Setup, Settings, Help, Tutorials
Android Apps and Games via Amazon
On BlackBerry 10, you can also discover and download the latest Android apps such as Kindle, Pinterest, and Candy Crush Saga through the Amazon Appstore
Supported File Types
The following file types are supported by the BlackBerry OS:
- Image formats: BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, SGI, SVG, TSG, TIF, WBMP
- Audio and video formats: AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, M4A, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, 3GP, 3GP2, ASF, AVI, F4V, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG4, WMV
- Audio and video encoding/decoding: H.264, MPEG-3, H.263, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA 9/10, VC-1, VP6, PCM, LPCM, MPEG-2, FLAC, GSM, Vorbis, QCELP, MJPEG
2515mAh Battery
With a built-in 2515mAh battery, the Classic provides up to 22 hours mixed battery life. Expected battery life under other conditions includes:
- Up to 17.2 hours GSM talk time
- Up to 15.2 days GSM standby time
- Up to 11.7 hours UMTS talk time
- Up to 14.5 days UMTS standby time
- Up to 70 hours audio playback
- Up to 13.7 hours video playback