Phone with qwerty keypad. Modern push-button smartphones: not a single sensor. Communication and sound

It is difficult to buy a smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard in 2019. In fact, only the brand is engaged in the production of such devices. I am glad that he makes them very efficiently. Some of the models that got into the rating of the best were released a long time ago, but even today they offer good opportunities to buyers and are sold on various sites. Those users who are aiming at the most modern and relevant devices should immediately scroll through the list to the end - the last two gadgets were released in 2018 and nothing newer as of March 2019 is on sale yet.

If you go to a store that sells electronics, then definitely pay attention to one fact. The vast majority of modern phones do not have a numeric or QWERTY keypad. All of them are faceless in appearance, since most of the front panel is occupied by touch screen... Where did the buttons go? Why are smartphones with push-button keyboards so rare? The first smart devices were impossible to imagine without a keyboard. For example, the 9210 Communicator was designed to have many physical buttons hidden inside it.

And a little later, Nokia N-Gage and Siemens SX1 were released. These are very different smartphones, but they both possessed a certain amount keys. In the mid-2000s, PDAs and communicators began to appear on store shelves, in which the number of buttons was minimized. They were controlled by pressing on different areas of the touch screen. But the real revolutionary in this area was Apple, which was the first to release a touchscreen smartphone that is incredibly easy to master.

Interestingly, the first devices on Android base- these were smartphones with QWERTY keyboards. In particular, the Dream, which had a pull-out unit with keys, was the first commercial model. Apparatuses of this type have been produced for several years. But later, almost all manufacturers abandoned this form factor. There are several reasons for this:

• Google recommends (but does not mandate) keeping the number of physical keys to a minimum.
• Keypad smartphones are often large and heavy.
• Such devices are less reliable.
• Touch control is in fact simpler than push-button control.

BlackBerry Priv

• Operating system: Android 5.1
• CPU: Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (6 cores, 1.8 GHz)
• Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
• Display: 5.43 inches, 2560 x 1440 dots

Price: from 22 990 rubles.

In 2016, the "blackberry" company quite unexpectedly released a push-button smartphone on Android, forgetting about its own operating system. This is good for the BlackBerry Priv, as its customers can install a huge number of applications, while the Canadian operating system offers a very modest choice.

With the characteristics of the device, everything is in order. The smartphone has a good processor and a sufficient supply random access memory... All this allows you to run even very heavy programs and games. At the same time, the keyboard does not interfere at all, since it is implemented according to a sliding principle - most of the time you simply do not see it. Slider with QWERTY keyboard is not only convenient, but also original.

It should be noted that this is the last device from the Canadian brand, which was produced at the facilities of the BlackBerry itself. In the future, the creation of smartphones under this brand was entrusted to the TCL trademark. BlackBerry Priv upsets only the high price and plastic case... But it is quite possible to put up with the second drawback, because it provided the device with at least some sane weight (192 grams).

Dignity

• High resolution AMOLED display.
• 18-megapixel camera with f / 2.2 aperture.
• Convenient slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
• LTE support.
• Supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard.
• Long battery life.

disadvantages

• Old version Android.
• Some people find it hard.
• Very high cost.

BlackBerry Q10

• Operating system: BlackBerry OS
• CPU: Snapdragon S4 Plus (2 cores, 1.5 GHz)
• Memory: 2 GB RAM and 16 GB ROM
• Display: 3.1 inches, AMOLED, 720 x 720 pixels

Price: from 12 990 rubles.

This smartphone is made in a traditional form factor. Its main difference from most modern ones is the QWERTY keyboard present here. All buttons have a short but noticeable stroke for a finger, thanks to which the text is typed very quickly. It should also be noted the high build quality - usually the smartphone does not lose its presentation even after a year of use.

The screen of such a device cannot be large. But the Canadians managed to significantly increase the resolution, thanks to which the display fits a lot of controls and a variety of information. Present in the model NFC-chip, but within the framework of the established here operating system it is practically useless. It is noteworthy that the screen of the device was created using AMOLED technology. Organic light-emitting diodes significantly save energy, as a result of which the device has to be charged once every one and a half to two days. You can find fault only with the operating system, which now can be safely called outdated.

In 2019, the model will appeal to a true fan of correspondence, which is much more convenient on than a touch counterpart.

Dignity

• No noticeable pixelation.
• Strong data encryption.
• Decent 8MP camera.
• Classic QWERTY keyboard.
• Not the shortest running time.

disadvantages

• A largely limited operating system.
• Weak filling.
• High price.

BlackBerry Passport

• Operating system: BlackBerry OS
• CPU: Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA (4 cores, 2.2 GHz)
• Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
• Display: 4.5 inches, 1440 x 1440 dots

Price: from 20 999 rub.

It is a symbol of its era. The last device based on the BlackBerry OS operating system. Its creators decided to abandon the already traditional design by maximizing the width of the device. As a result, they managed to endow the smartphone not only with a fairly comfortable QWERTY-keyboard, but also with a screen that has actually become a classic - until 2019, BlackBerry adheres to a 4.5-inch matrix. One can only regret that the AMOLED technology had to be abandoned. Because of this and the time autonomous work is not higher (although the battery capacity has increased), and the color reproduction is not so good.

In fact, this is the best push-button smartphone based on the BlackBerry OS. Good components are located inside it, and therefore the user does not encounter slowdowns, and all applications are loaded almost instantly. The main camera should also please, which has a 13-megapixel sensor and images. Well, support for LTE-A of the fourth category contributes to very fast data transfer. Finally, it will retain its perfect appearance for many years. Surprisingly, with all this, the device weighs no more than 196 grams.

Dignity

• Work in LTE-A networks.
• Decent display resolution.
• Decent components.
• Metal and plastic body.
• The main camera is supplemented with an optical stabilizer.
• Not the highest price.

disadvantages

• Some buyers will find the weight too heavy.
• Front-camera weak - 2 megapixels.

BlackBerry Porsche design P'9983

• Operating roomsystem: BlackBerry OS
• CPU: Qualcomm MSM8960 (2 cores, 1.5 GHz)
• Memory: 2 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM
• Display: 3.1 inches, 720 x 720 dots

Price: from 44 500 rubles.

Perhaps this is the most beautiful device with smartphone functions among those with a QWERTY keyboard. Although the device is far from new, it still has a lot of memory. Also, one cannot fail to note the possibility of data transmission via LTE networks, which sometimes even modern devices do not have.

The main camera is 8 megapixels. The front-facing camera's resolution was suddenly increased to 2 megapixels, which is quite unexpected for the Canadian company. Of course, such a camera cannot be used for shooting, but it is quite possible to organize video communication with its help. It is difficult to imagine the owner of the BlackBerry Porsche design P'9983, which will not be enough. And if so, the card slot will come to the rescue.

Dignity

• Stylish metal body.
• LTE support.
• Large amount of memory.

disadvantages

• Not the longest running time.
• Outdated operating system.
• Incredibly high cost.

BlackBerry KEYone

• Operating system: Android 7.1
• CPU: MSM8953 (8 cores, 2 GHz)
• Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
• Display:

Price: from 21,500 rubles.

All of the above devices were released at a time when BlackBerry was its own company. During the same period, the brand partnered with TCL Mobile to provide their own services. The product of cooperation between the two companies was DTEK smartphones - Alcatel clones, but with BlackBerry software. In 2017, TCL Mobile finally redeems BlackBerry and the KEYone model becomes the first brainchild. What is remarkable, it was created even before the consolidation of assets, but appeared on sale only after. Due to the lack of any relevant alternative (all of the above models are quite old) this device became a real gift for fans of smartphones with QWERTY keyboard in 2017. Fans are few, but for their sake, devices continue to be released and the result is very interesting.

Visually, the device has become a return to classic phones with keyboards. At the same time, the device is slightly larger than the now familiar touch devices. It has an impressive thickness of 9.4 mm, a heavy weight of 180 grams and an extremely interesting combination of materials. Side edge - aluminum. The back cover is plastic with a velvety surface and texture. In the hands of all this combination is felt pleasantly, and the user immediately understands that he is holding a serious gadget. The manufacturer tried to make a noticeable device, so all the elements here are large - a camera, a logo, control buttons. Everything is catchy, but not pretentious.

The model received a small display with a resolution sufficient for its size. In terms of detail, it is good, but traditionally for a BlackBerry, it lacks brightness. Because of this, using the device in the sun is not very comfortable. The video is displayed more than well, despite the ratio of 3 to 2, but it is inconvenient to play in landscape orientation. The reason here is that the keyboard outweighs - holding the smartphone in this position for a long time is tiresome.

The 3505 mAh battery gives 2 days of work at average loads. If you use the gadget more actively, then it will still live for a day. This is a very nice indicator. Besides that, there is. The device received 3/32 GB of memory, the main drive is expandable up to 2 TB, the slot is combined. Chipset - Snapdragon 625, not the most powerful, but for this smartphone it is quite enough. Cameras - 12 and 8 megapixels. They take pictures of good quality, they have all the modern chips such as face enhancement and the like. The maximum video resolution is 4K. Of course, the device will not be appreciated by fans of photographs, but most users will like the result.

Smartphone KEYone offers all proprietary software related to protecting user data - BB Hub, Password Keeper and others. In fact, it is impossible to steal information from a BlackBerry. For many people in the modern world, this is a powerful argument. It is worth mentioning that the model received all modern wired and wireless interfaces - Type-C, WI-Fi ac. Regarding the keyboard, not everything is simple either. First of all, for each button, you can assign a quick call to one or another function. At the same time, they support long and short pressing. There are all the usual combinations - ctrl + c, ctrl + v and others to simplify working with text. The manufacturer did not forget about continuous input- you can swipe over the letters you want to form a word (analog touch keyboard). The fingerprint scanner is hidden in the space bar.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

• By the standards of 2019, the main drive is small, while the slot is combined.
• Insufficient brightness of the screen.
• It is inconvenient to play in landscape orientation.

BlackBerry KEY 2

• Operating system: Android 8.1
• CPU: SDM660 (8 cores, up to 2.2 GHz)
• Memory: RAM and 64/128 GB ROM
• Display: 4.5 inches, IPS, 1620 x 1080 pixels

Price: from 35,000 rubles.

The Key 2 smartphone from BlackBerry has become the company's most powerful device. The device, in comparison with the KEYone, has changed visually, and also became more interesting in terms of hardware. In terms of materials, the manufacturer, as before, settled on 7000 series aluminum for the frame and unusual plastic with a rubberized surface for the back cover. Due to this, the phone turned out to be not slippery, very comfortable in the hand and it is practically impossible to smear it. An interesting feature is related to the coating of the glass. The previous model used Gorilla Glass 4, in this case the 3rd generation was used. This is due to the fact that the device received small frames around the screen, which excludes hitting it, and besides, the weight was shifted to the keyboard. If the smartphone falls, it will hit the keyboard. At the same time, the 3rd generation of protective glass is more scratch resistant. It turns out that it is practically impossible to break or scratch it - unless, of course, you do it purposefully with a direct blow. Another nice change - the matrix has become brighter. The figure is 550 nits, which is quite enough even in bright light. The company took into account the mistakes of past years and finally corrected the situation. The fingerprint scanner, as before, is hidden in the "space".

Battery - 3500mAh with Quick Charge 3.0. The charge is enough for 2 days of work. As before, the device has all wireless interfaces - NFC, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0. The novelty has received a good selfie camera 8 megapixels, as well as a dual matrix on the back - 12 + 12 megapixels. Now the smartphone can do Boke and it turns out more than worthy. Another nice feature is Slo-mo shooting. It should be noted that the camera loses to numerous competitors in the same price segment, but do not forget - first of all, the BlackBerry KEY 2 is a working tool. Given this positioning, there can be no complaints about the camera.

In terms of performance, the phone turned out to be very thoughtful. Snapdragon 660 was chosen as the processor and this is a tribute to the best combination of speed and autonomy. For those tasks for which the device is designed, it is quite enough. There is no point in talking about memory, everything is fine here - 6 GB of RAM and a choice of 64 or 128 GB of ROM. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 out of the box, but the company promises an update to the next version 9.0. Naturally, there are all proprietary applications for optimization and safety at work.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

• Considering the positioning, there are no downsides.

BlackBerry KEY 2 LE

• Operating system: Android 8.1
• CPU: Snapdragon 636 (8 cores, up to 2 GHz)
• Memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM
• Display: 4.5 inches, IPS, 1620 x 1080 pixels

Price: from 26 900 rubles.

BlackBerry KEY 2 LE came out a little later than its older brother KEY 2 and actually became its budget version. The model received visual changes - in terms of design and keyboard, it is closer to the KEYone, but at the same time the smartphone is lighter. The frame is made of metal, the back panel is branded plastic, but with a new texture. The novelty is distinguished by new colors - red, bronze and black. The frame and frets of the keyboard are painted in them. It looks really interesting.

The novelty is powered by Snapdragon 636, which is an intermediate option between the chipsets in the first and second versions of the model. Memory - 4/64 GB. All this is quite enough for everyday work. The battery turned out to be the smallest - 3000 mAh, but at the same time it can withstand a working day without difficulty. There is fast charging. The gadget was equipped with a dual camera - 13 + 5 megapixels with all the capabilities that the older version has. Front module - 8 Mp with flash. In terms of software options, the device completely repeats KEY 2. OS - Android 8.1 with an update to the next version.

In fact, this device was released for those who are closer to the KEYone design, but need the capabilities of KEY 2. In addition, in comparison with the latter, the novelty wins in price.

Advantages:

• Up-to-date OS updated to a newer version.
• Quality cameras.
• Decent performance.
• Branded software.
• Interesting body colors.
• NFC support.

Disadvantages:

• Compared to previous models, the device is not so autonomous, but in general it will be enough for a day of work.

Excluded from selection

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro

• Operating system: Android 2.3
• CPU: Broadcom BCM21553 (1 core, 832 MHz)
• Memory: 384 MB RAM and 160 MB ROM
• Display: 2.6 inches, TFT, 240 x 320 dots

Price: less than 7000 rubles.

At one time, push-button smartphones on Android were produced by many large companies. A good example This is the Galaxy Y Pro. It is a pity that the South Koreans never launched a successor to this model. Now it is quite outdated - applications for Android 2.3 are almost never developed. But if you have recently used a Symbian-based QWERTY smartphone from Nokia, then the South Korean product may well suit you.

The device with a quart keyboard on Android turned out to be very light - its weight does not exceed 108 grams. The keys are pressed clearly, their mechanism is made according to the traditional system - they must withstand at least a couple of years of active use. Concerning wireless networks, then there is support for 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Only the minimum amount of RAM can be confusing, which is why it is possible to use some services with great difficulty. And the screen could be installed better, because the TFT-matrix is ​​famous for the minimum viewing angles.

Dignity

• Minimum weight;
• Comfortable keyboard;
• Not the largest sizes;
• Optimal price tag.

disadvantages

• Old version of the operating system;
• Weak components;
• Camera resolution - only 3.2 megapixels;
• A simple display.

Runbo x3

• Operating system: Android 4.0
• CPU: MediaTek MT6577 (2 cores, 1.2 GHz)
• Memory: 1 GB RAM and 4 GB ROM
• Display: 3.5 inches, 480 x 800 dots

Price: 10000 rub.

This device has not only a QWERTY keyboard, but also a protected case. Practice shows that it is impossible to use it constantly for typing a large number of texts. But on the other hand, such a device shows itself perfectly in field conditions. Also, the creators assume that their creation will be used in and at work in the most serious conditions of exploitation. It is possible to smash the X3, but with incredible difficulty. The device has not the worst components.

Most of all, the buyer should be pleased with the camera, which has an 8-megapixel resolution. And the LED flash will not only help to make the picture brighter, but will also allow you to find the thing lost in the bushes. There is also a front camera, but its resolution is so low that it is better to forget about its existence. As for wireless modules, the device assumes its use in 3G networks. There is also a stably functioning navigation module that interacts with GPS satellites. If you have not gone very far from the urban area, then you can listen to FM radio. And the smartphone is also capable of operating in mode using the PTT Walkie Talkie 5km 400-470 MHz module.

Dignity

• Decent components;
• Protection against moisture and shock;
• Decent main camera;
• Small but clear display
• Built-in walkie-talkie.

disadvantages

• The keyboard is not very comfortable;
• Large weight (245 grams);
• The opening hours could have been longer.

DELL Venue Pro

• Operating system: Windows Phone 7
• CPU: Qualcomm QSD8250 (1 core, 1 GHz)
• Memory: 512 MB RAM and ROM
• Display: 4.1 inches, AMOLED, 480 x 800 pixels

Price: 28000 rub.

Listing smartphone manufacturers, you probably won't remember DELL. This company works closely with, creating quite good laptops and all-in-ones. From time to time, this manufacturer gets involved in experiments. One of them resulted in the birth of DELL Venue Pro.

This is a slider running on the seventh version of Microsoft's mobile operating system. As usual, it does not consume resources, and therefore we recommend not to pay attention to weak components. Although we would like more permanent memory, because there is no microSD slot here. This smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard does not have a very high display resolution. But it is also not so low that the pixelation is clearly evident. You can buy a smartphone with a push-button keyboard for the sake of typing a large amount of text. The operating system contributes to this - it interacts perfectly with Word and Excel. But otherwise, it loses to Android, since the number of applications developed for it is very limited. Also, one cannot fail to note a camera that is weak by today's standards and a very decent weight of the device, equal to 192 grams.

Dignity

• Form factor original by modern standards;
• Well implemented work with text documents;
• Slowdowns are extremely rare;
• Plastic, pleasant to the touch.

Modern push-button smartphones: not a single sensor

A bad desire by manufacturers to abandon physical buttons on smartphones has led to such a not entirely healthy competition: who will have "even" fewer buttons, and who will place them in the most inconvenient place. The ends on all sides, the back cover (for the Power button) - only Apple and Samsung, perhaps true, to the presence of at least one hardware control button (not counting the power key and volume swing, which almost no one has abandoned so far).

Exactly, that almost: recently a smartphone was announced with a slightly indecent-sounding name Manta 7X, in which there are no buttons at all. The notorious power buttons and volume rocker have been replaced with mini touch screens.

On the other hand, in Chinese stores you can find smartphones with QWERTY keyboards, but they will be, to put it mildly, "not very": an unnamed Chinese phone cannot boast of either the build quality, along with the software component, or support - they usually have zero support.

Super- "clamshell" Samsung

Samsung SM-W2015, G9098, G9198 ... Samsung is better known in our country for various flagships of the Galaxy S series, as well as the ancestor of the Galaxy Note shovels. But the company also actively produces clamshell smartphones, and for some reason only for Asian markets, mainly Chinese and Japanese.

And there are actually a lot of them. It is not clear why the Chinese brothers got such interesting preferences, since the recently announced model G9198, for example, is also the flagship of the Korean company. This clamshell has two AMOLED screens with a resolution of 1280 × 768 pixels with protective glass Gorilla Glass 4, 2 GB of RAM and 16 permanent memory, and the processor is an impressive Qualcomm Snapdragon 808. Of course, there are good old number buttons for dialing numerical data and SMS via T9 and the like, all possible wireless interfaces, LTE - in general, this is the same flagship S6, only in a different form factor.

A Samsung model The G9098 isn't much worse, to say the least. It has a Snapdragon 800, two 3.67-inch Super AMOLED touchscreens with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, 2GB of RAM, but the number buttons are different, as is the design in general. But this model is sold only in Asia, unfortunately.

Blackberry Passport

The smartphone from the half-dead Canadian manufacturer RIM (BlackBerry), often appearing in our latest articles, has found its place here as well. Recall that we are talking about a smartphone with a full-fledged QWERTY keyboard on the Blackberry 13 OS with various tasty goodies (for example, launching Android applications), including an innovative touch panel (hidden under the keyboard), which in its dimensions fully corresponds to a regular passport.

The features of the device follow from this: a square display, the ability to adapt all possible applications(and the new version of the OS can port what only Android was feasible), and thus, in theory, hundreds of thousands of applications become available in Passport. Therefore, the title "not like everyone else" suits him completely.

The display resolution, despite this, is very good: 1440x1440 pixels with a density of 453 dpi, and users praise the system's thoughtfulness and its convenience, while speaking about the lack of these qualities in smartphones based on Android.

True, the only drawback in this barrel of honey is the price of 32 thousand rubles for Russian market.

Bq berkeley

A little-known Hong Kong brand BQ (Bright & Quick) presented a budget QWERTY smartphone on the Russian market a few months ago at a price of 4 thousand rubles. The name of the world famous American university is one of the company's specialties. True, it was written with several errors, but who cares.

In some ways, it is similar to the classic BlackBerry, but at a disproportionately low price and Android 4.2.2 OS as a basis. The configuration here is absolutely budgetary: dual-core MediaTek with half a gigabyte of RAM, lack of 4G, rear (!) Two-megapixel camera…. Should I continue?

It is clear that this QWERTY background is aimed at those who need a minimum from a smartphone: SMS, calls, simple applications, chats, social networks. But it has one significant drawback: unlike "gray" phones from the West and the East, where there is only an English-language keyboard, everything is the other way around, and only Russian letters are applied to the keys. Therefore, entering passwords / logins and other program elements will be impossible (unless you know exactly where which key is): you will have to use a small 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 480 × 320 pixels and just a two-point multitouch.

On the other hand, according to reviews, the keyboard is very convenient to use: nothing supernatural, just the same as it was in QWERTY smartphones of many years ago.

LG Wine Smart 2

But not only Samsung is strong with its clamshells: their arch rival in the Korean and world markets, LG, also offers a similar product.

Similar, but not quite: LG is betting not only on South Korea, but also on Europe, so the phone will quite officially be supplied to many EU countries and even to Kazakhstan.

This is already the second clamshell smartphone of the Wine Smart series from LG, and it looks very much like the first one (which was intended only for Korea): even the buttons, unlike competitors from Samsung, are made convex, like in old phones.

What can he boast about? Not very much: the smartphone from Wine Smart 2 turned out to be much less powerful than that of Samsung, Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (4 cores at 1.1 GHz) works as a "fiery motor", the screen offers a very modest 3.2 inches (with a resolution of 480x320 dots), the rear camera is only 3 MP (and VGA-front). 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of file memory, 1700 mAh battery. Like the first Wine Smart, this model uses Android 5.1.1 Lollipop as its OS.

Sonim XP6

The Sonim brand is well known even to those who have not followed the market novelties for a long time: for many years this company has been producing gadgets protected according to the maximum IP standards for the most severe conditions of use.

New in 2015 is the XP6, a smartphone that looks more like a regular phone with a very large screen, although by the standards of smartphones the screen is tiny: 2.6 ”with a resolution of 320x432 pixels.

Of course, it is protected to the maximum - the IP69 standard covers most of the harshest operating conditions, from diving to climbing Mount Everest. At the same time, it cannot be said that it has any particularly powerful configuration: Qualcomm MSM8926 and only 1 GB of RAM (+8 constant).

But on the other hand, he has a lot of chips that are not easy to find in "ordinary" smartphones: an impressive 4800 mAh battery, the ability to work in radio mode, over 1000 hours of standby time, three programmable keys in addition to the usual ones, a connector for magnetic charging, a speaker as much as 103 dB ...

But the price, of course, is rather big: on the official website the model is sold for 56 thousand rubles, which, however, is fully justified by the supposed indestructibility and durability of the device.

Simtelep N9

This is one of those Chinese smartphones that are a candy bar smartphone with physical buttons "like on a phone" at a very affordable price of $ 80: for this price, the device can be bought in Chinese stores, while Russian ones sell it today for about $ 8,000. rubles. Of course, these are not "official representations".

As a smartphone, Simtelep N9 is quite simple: it has a dual-core MTK6572 platform, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of file memory (plus a MicroSD slot), a display with a resolution of 480x320 pixels and a rather impressive 4000 mAh battery, which allows it to work, according to the manufacturer, more 6 days standby time.

Otherwise it is simple enough and cheap smartphone, whose main problem lies precisely in the keyboard: in order to make the buttons work for Android, you will have to use third-party software, which is not even sure that it will work. In addition, the keyboard lacks Russian letters, which can also be a problem for many.

You can find a lot of similar smartphones in Chinese stores, but they will all have approximately the same disadvantages listed in the previous paragraph. Therefore, if you are not ready for shamanic dances with a tambourine, pay attention to other smartphones with buttons. Most likely, among them you will find what you are looking for.

Several years ago there were already phones with sliding qwerty keyboards from such companies as Motorola, HTC, Nokia. However, touch screens became much more popular for input and these models were not in demand. Despite the fact that they are a thing of the past, many users are nostalgic for physical keyboards, which are so lacking in smartphones.

Many companies such as Samsung, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi are seriously developing new projects. The British firm F (x) tec, which previously existed under the name Livermorium, was no exception. In early 2019, she announced her intention to bring back favorite features to users from older phones. The F (x) tec Pro 1 is the first device equipped with a qwerty keyboard, coming out in July.

general characteristics

Slider smartphones can seem heavy and bulky. However, this is offset by the presence of a physical keyboard. On one side of the phone are the volume rocker, an on / off button, and a camera shutter button. On the other hand, there is a slide-out keyboard with soft buttons. At the bottom are stereo speakers and a USB port. The developers preferred to make the headphone jack at the top.

Convenience of the keyboard

Despite the fact that the keyboard looks small, it has many functions. Among them:

• comfortable typing;
• navigation through the device using arrows;
• there is no need to search for the desired symbols;
• realistic resemblance to a computer keyboard.

In addition, the foldable system allows less space while using a full-fledged qwerty keyboard.

Microchip

F (x) tec used the Snapdragon 835 microchip in their development. The reason for this is the incredible battery saving effect. It is not only powerful and fast, but also uses energy correctly. At the same time, the manufacturer made a compromise by choosing a mid-quality chip in order to lower the price of the device. By pre-order, this device will cost 43 thousand rubles. In the future, its price will decline.

Who needs a keyboard slider smartphone

Smartphones with a slide-out keyboard have existed before. They belonged to business-class phones, their price was high, and their performance did not differ, and sometimes lagged behind others. 2019 has been a year of rebirth for them. The new sliders have high performance, high-quality assembly, are convenient and affordable.

These phones are suitable for people:

• which are often rewritten in social networks and by mail;
• who value originality and individuality;
• who prefer convenience and comfort when typing.

Interesting fact! The company that announces the release of this smartphone is inspired by the previously created phones from Nokia: E70 and N900.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modern slider smartphones with qwerty keyboards are a special category of devices. They have well-adapted operating systems with powerful chips that can be fully utilized. Their heavy weight is compensated by the presence of a real keyboard with soft buttons.

Rebirth of a legend. QWERTY keyboard side sliders release again (1 video)

Illustrations of this article (4 photos)

You will also like:

The best Chinese smartphones according to Mobcompany of the first half of 2016

In the century information technologies The hardware keyboard with QWERTY layout is described as a relic of the past. The Canadian-Chinese company BlackBerry remains the leader in creating mechanical keyboards on smartphones. Below are the phones with qwerty keyboard for 2020, with a description of the features, advantages and disadvantages.

it mobile device has a battery capacity of 3505 mAh. He has the ability to work all day with average load and two days with moderate use.

The device supports fast charging, therefore, in 40 minutes it is possible to raise the charge up to 50% when fully discharged.

The BlackBerry KEYone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mid-range and high-end processor. The smartphone works smoothly and quickly, and it is also suitable for games with heavy graphics, if the presence of a hardware layout does not become a hindrance.

The device is equipped with a 12-megapixel main camera with a Sony IMX378 sensor. It allows you to create high-quality images in both day and night lighting. It is possible to shoot video in 4K quality and the presence of automatic focus. The front camera has an 8-megapixel sensor with LED flash and panorama mode.

Image quality at altitude both for daytime and nighttime shooting

The KEYone smartphone is packed with an enhanced security and privacy system that no other device and manufacturer can match.

Such a device is suitable for people who are ready to go against the opinions of others and buy an extraordinary phone.

Positive sides:

1. Battery.
2. Privacy protection.
3. The quality of pictures and videos.
4. Backlit keyboard.
5. Communication skills.
6. Performance.
7. Assembly.
8. Screen.

Negative sides:

1. The size of the navigation buttons.
2. Dimensions.
3. Android interface.
4. Uneven keyboard backlighting.
5. Layout size.
6. Price.

BlackBerry Passport - Business Exclusive

The BlackBerry Passport has a square steel case that resembles a passport. This shape will help you comfortably use the mechanical keyboard.

The device is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. This solution allows you to conveniently browse sites: the display shows more data, the text is visible clearly and legibly.

The device is suitable for people who often have to work with information and documents.

The QWERTY layout in Passport differs from other models in that some of the characters are displayed on the screen. The quality of sound and communication remains at a height, which cannot but please.

The display shows part of the characters on the screen

Such a phone will become a great solution for business and text work.

Positive sides:

1. Battery.
2. Sound.
3. Connection quality.
4. Power.
5. Operating system BlackBerry.
6. Atypical.
7. Build and design.

Negative sides:

1. Cameras.
2. Lack of Russian layout.
3. Overheating during the game.
4. Firmware.
5. Scarce number of applications.

BlackBerry KEY2 (64G) - convenience in everything

The body of the smartphone is made of aluminum alloy, therefore it becomes 60% stronger than others, and the rubberized soft-touch coating on the back will not allow the device to slip out of your hands. The KEY2 design is similar in appearance to its predecessor, but it looks harmonious and neat.

The mechanical keyboard pleases with convenience, the keys in it are larger than in previous models... The new layout in Russian will facilitate the work of Russian-speaking users.

The BlackBerry KEY2 is armed with an 8-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor that delivers high performance and powerful graphics. The smartphone is fast, handling all the demands of games and applications.

The device with a battery capacity of 3500 mAh is capable of holding a full charge during the day with an average load.

The increased memory capacity creates a comfortable environment for using a unique gadget. The phone is equipped with a high quality security system to protect the user's privacy.

KEY2 - the best solution for all those who are looking for a modern and handy smartphone with a qwerty keyboard and does not consider himself a fan of photography, because the cameras are at a low level.

Positive sides.

1. Autonomy.
2. Design and body.
3. Convenience of the keyboard.
4. Speed.
5. Enhanced data protection.

Negative sides:

1. Camera quality.
2. Sensor recoil.
3. Price.
4. Screen.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 - always connected

Externally, the Bold 9780 is characterized by modesty, compactness and elegance. Its body is made entirely of plastic, rubberized inserts flaunt on the back cover, there are no sharp edges.

The phone has the ability to always stay in online mode, thanks to this, the user instantly receives mail and messages. A well-made sound transmission will allow you to enjoy audio. A confident signal makes it possible to always stay in touch, clearly hear the interlocutor, as well as stay online.

Due to the fact that the device is not equipped with an advanced filling, its autonomy increases many times: with an average level of use, the charge will last up to 4 days.

Such a device is necessary for people who often have to get in touch.

Positive sides:

1. Battery.
2. Appearance.
3. Speakers and microphone.
4. Connection quality.
5. Signal transmission and reception.
6. Comfortable key layout.

Negative sides:

1. Camera.
2. Processor power.
3. Memory.
4. Lack of radio.
5. Operating system operation.
6. Screen diagonal.
7. Poor feature set.

BlackBerry Q5 - simplicity and comfort

The device is equipped with a reliable qwerty keyboard design. The rubberized keys are far enough apart. This feature allows you to reduce the number of errors and create a favorable operating environment for the hardware layout.

With a 2180mAh battery, the Q5 holds a charge for 13 hours on a single charge. When watching a video for a long time, the battery lasts up to 10 hours.
The phone is equipped with additional features for safe use.

The BES 10 system will save the user from suspicious applications.
Specialized OS BlackBerry 10.1 copes with multitasking and has the option of instant access and control of programs and applications at the same time.

Negative sides:

1. Camera.
2. Poor selection of applications.
3. Sensor durability.
4. Display size.
5. Weak communication capabilities.

As you can see, the best smartphones with qwerty keyboards for 2020 are characterized by a capacious battery, improved security and privacy systems, good performance, but low photo quality.

Mobile phones with touch control become worthy replacement push-button models. This has been happening since 2013. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find a smartphone with a push-button keyboard on the shelves of modern stores. Despite this, some smartphones still have a sliding keyboard, and this fact indicates that not every company is fond of only touch screens.

Lg enact

LG primarily focuses on touch smartphones... Despite this, the push-button model can still be successfully found. Moreover, the device successfully operates on the Android operating system. Maybe this particular device will delight people who do not strive too actively and successfully to understand modern trends.

LG Enact pleases with ease of operation, but at the same time in functionality corresponds to its fancy brothers. Among the additional benefits is a very powerful and decent battery.

There will be downsides, of course. For example, a smartphone has a small display (diagonal is only 4 inches), but even such dimensions do not lead to a refusal to purchase.

Technical details:

• 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 processor;
• built-in memory - 8 gigabytes;
• battery capacity - 2460 mAh;
• operating system - Android version 4.1;
• camera - 5 megapixels with LED-backlight.

Actually specifications are at an intermediate level and suggest a practical approach to the mobile phone. The cost is $ 350.

Nokia C6

Nokia C6 has gained real interest in itself. The smartphone is ideal for fans of an active lifestyle who still gravitate towards a qwerty keyboard. Mobile phone works under the control of the fifth version of the operating system Symbian S60, which, fortunately, is characterized by maximum convenience.

The smartphone has 4 rows of keys that represent almost all the letters of the Cyrillic alphabet. The exception was two letters - X, b. On the right side of the keyboard, there is a navigation system that successfully replaces the arrows. Among the advantages of buttons are their large size and convex shape. The white backlight allows you to type successfully and without any problems, even in the dark.

• bluetooth;
• wi-fi;
• branded navigator;
• the ability to use memory cards;
• radio;
• 5 megapixel camera.

The screen has a resolution of 640 by 360 pixels, and this is already enough for watching videos.

An interesting feature is the minimum weight (50 grams). The smartphone is available in black and white.

BlackBerry Venice

BlackBerry offers a unique smartphone with a slide-out keyboard called Venice. This model features a 5.1-inch curved screen. Technical data and functionality please:

• screen - 5.1 inches. The most convenient and pleasant work is expected thanks to the smartphone display;
• 8-core processor that successfully performs almost any task;
• 16-megapixel camera that allows you to create high-quality images;
• battery capacity - 3650 mAh for continuous operation on a single charge.

However, initially the smartphone attracts with its unique design: the front glass is actually curved at the edges. It is safe to assume that such a shape will delight you with maximum ergonomics.

BlackBerry Passport

This smartphone is popular with businessmen and executives. It should be noted that it turned out to be one of the fastest, best and most functional among the models with a slide-out keyboard.

The smartphone initially looks expensive and prestigious, which causes only the best impressions. Moreover, many people will be happy to be able to operate in two ways at once: a touch screen and a slide-out keyboard. However, the smartphone is offered without the Cyrillic alphabet, which turns out to be an atypical drawback. For successful communication, you have to regularly use a translator from transliteration into Russian or double buttons, which actually complicates the process of typing any text. If you use the keyboard for navigation, the smartphone can be controlled with ease, because the buttons are adapted even for copying, pasting, highlighting different texts.

Despite the high cost (about 43,000 rubles), the BlackBerry Passport is ready to please with its versatility. All functions have been brought to near perfection, which, without a doubt, leaves the best experience.

Despite the fact that smartphones with keyboards are a thing of the past, you can still find similar models on the market. The most important thing is to carefully study all the proposals and understand which option is best to stop. right choice, since only in this case can you be completely satisfied with the purchase.

Video: the best smartphone with a slide-out keyboard of 2017