Optiemus Infracom Limited (BSE: 530135), a leading Indian Telecom Enterprise and BlackBerry brand licensee, today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® KEY2 LE in India. The device will be exclusively available on Amazon.in, starting 12th October 2018.
The device is designed for physical keyboard enthusiasts and offers the iconic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard experience at an accessible price. Built for productivity, the new BlackBerry KEY2 LE is amongst the most secure smartphones in the world and runs the latest AndroidTM 8.1 Oreo OS.
Powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor and 4GB RAM, the smartphone packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. BlackBerry KEY2 LE is equipped with a powerful 3000mAh battery that gives over 22 hours of mixed usage.
Equipped with a 13+5MP Dual Rear Camera set-up and an 8MP front camera, BlackBerry KEY2 LE offers a wide array of in-built features likespanoramic selfie mode, selfie enhancements, Google Lens camera integration, and real-time Bokeh mode.
The smartphone also comes preloaded with the BlackBerry security and productivity apps and features that help deliver the most secure Android experience, including the DTEK™ by BlackBerry, BlackBerry® Password Keeper, Privacy Shade, BlackBerry® Hub and many more.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Hardip Singh, Executive Director, Optiemus Infracom Ltd. said, “Security and privacy are becoming priorities in our data-dependent world and at Optiemus, we are committed to offering our customers a trustworthy mobile experience. We are delighted to launch the BlackBerry KEY2 LE, further strengthening our portfolio of the most secure smartphones in the country.”
With productivity at its core, the new BlackBerry KEY2 LE offers dual account management, allowing cloning of applications such as Facebook Messenger™ and Instagram™ by a simple drag and drop process. It also allows easy switch between personal and professional accounts and supports dual sim functionality. 52 programmable shortcuts on the physical keyboard makes work smooth and effortless.
Price and Availability:
BlackBerry KEY2 LE will be available exclusively at Amazon.in, starting 12th Oct, 2018; at a price of INR 29,990. For the first time, the smartphone will be available in a space blue color variant. Interested customers can use ‘Notify Me’ option on Amazon which will starts in the first week of November.
Optiemus Infracom’s recently launched BlackBerry® Evolve, the most secure Android smartphone, will be available exclusively on Amazon.in from 10th October. Priced at Rs.24,990/- BlackBerry Evolve also marks the first Blackberry smartphone conceptualised, designed and manufactured in India.
Key Features |
BlackBerry KEY2 LE |
OS |
Android Oreo 8.1 |
Memory |
4 GB RAM +64 GB Rom expandable up to 256GB |
Camera |
13MP+5MP with dual-tone led flash 8MP front facing · 1080P Video Record |
Processor |
Qualcomm® SDM 636, Kryo 260 Octa-Core 4 x Gold (1.8GHz) + 4 x Silver (1.6GHz) |
Display |
4.5” FHD 1620 x 1080 · 3:2 aspect ratio (434 ppi) · IPS LCD |
Battery |
3000 mAh |
Connectivity |
Bluetooth 5.0 LE · USB Type-C (bottom of device) · USB 2.0 · USB OTG · NFC · FM Radio |
Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor (spacebar) · Accelerometer · Ambient Light · Proximity · Magnetometer · Hall Effect |