Blackberry Announced BlackBerry 'DTEK50' The World Most Secure Android Smart Phone

BlackBerry CEO John Chen acknowledged in April that the Priv's high price had put some people off the handset, but said that more affordable Mid-Range devices were on the way. Details about the new phones have continued to leak in recent weeks - but now, it's official as BlackBerry announced its second Android smartphone, the DTEK50 but as CrackBerry reports, it's also been referred to as the 'Neon'.

The device, which shares hardware specifications and design with the Alcatel Idol 4, is a midrange, all-touchscreen smartphone. BlackBerry is touting the security features of the DTEK50, claiming that it is the "world's most secure smartphone." The device is already up for pre-order direct from BlackBerry for $299.99 starting today and will be available on August 8th.

The DTEK50 has a 5.2-inch, 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel camera, and 2,610mAh battery. The 8-megapixel front camera also includes a flash for taking selfies. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with BlackBerry's software features, such as the Hub. The software is similar to the software on the Priv released last year.
Here’s a full chart:

Component	Description
Screen size	5.2 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Pixel desnity	424 ppi
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Type	Octa-core
Speed	4 x 1.5GHz / 4 x 1.2GHz
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	3GB
Storage	16GB (microSD-expandable by up to 2TB)
Camera	13-megapixel f/2.0 rear / 8-megapixel f/2.2 front w/ 1.125um pixels
Flash	Dual-LED (rear) / Selfie Flash
Battery	2610mAh w/ Quick Charge 2.0
OS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Cellular variants	North America and Latin America / EMEA and Asia-Pacific
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer / magnetometer / gyroscope / proximity / ambient light / Hall
Build	Glass faces on metallic chassis
Dimensions	147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm / 135g

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The security features are highlighted right in the device's name, as it has BlackBerry's DTEK software that protects users from malware and other security problems often seen on Android smartphones. The DTEK app lets users quickly get an overview of their device's security and take action on any potential issues. BlackBerry says that it has modified Android with its own technology originally developed for the BB10 platform to make it more secure and the DTEK app — enabling users to track if the phone’s mic or camera is turning on or when the phone’s searching through your contacts when it’s not supposed to. The “Boom Key” on the Idol 4 is rebadged as the “Convenience Key,” programmed to get you to your most used apps.. The company is also committing to rapid updates to deliver security patches shortly after they are released.

Source: BlackBerry via CrackBerry