BlackBerry says the DTEK60 can go head to head with the iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel XL

Available in the US and other markets since earlier this week, the BlackBerry DTEK60 is a high-end smartphone that costs less than your typical high-end handset from major companies. The DTEK60 is priced at $499 unlocked, and offers quite a lot for that kind of money, including an aluminum and glass body, a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and so on. 

In a video interview, BlackBerry COO Marty Beard said that the company's "very proud" of the DTEK60, and that the handset can go head to head with other 5.5-inch phones like the iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel XL. In fact, Marty Beard argues that the DTEK60 has some advantages. Besides being about $200 cheaper, the BlackBerry DTEK60 is a bit smaller and thinner than the iPhone 7 Plus and Pixel XL, and, thanks to BlackBerry's software (integrated into Android), it's also an "incredibly secure phone." Moreover, Mr. Beard says the DTEK60 has better battery life than the iPhone 7 Plus, being able to offer up to a day and half of use on a single charge. 


We haven't tested the BlackBerry DTEK60 yet, so we can't say if it can indeed stand next to the iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel XL. But this does seem to be a worthy alternative to these Apple and Google devices, especially if you want to save a few hundred bucks. 

You can check out a detailed specs comparison between the BlackBerry DTEK60, iPhone 7 Plus, and Google Pixel XL below. You could also chime in in the comments section to let us know what you think about this new BlackBerry smartphone - which will certainly not be the last BlackBerry-branded handset. 

BlackBerry DTEK60 vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Google Pixel XL


BlackBerry DTEK60

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Apple iPhone 7 Plus

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Google Pixel XL

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DESIGN
OSAndroid (6.0)iOS (10.x)Android (7.1)
Dimensions6.06 x 2.97 x 0.28 inches (153.9 x 75.4 x 7 mm)6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm)6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches (154.72 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm)
Weight5.82 oz (165 g)
the average is 5.2 oz (149 g)		6.63 oz (188 g)
the average is 5.2 oz (149 g)		5.93 oz (168 g)
the average is 5.2 oz (149 g)
MaterialsMain body: glass; Accents: glassMain body: aluminumMain body: aluminum; Accents: glass
FeaturesFingerprint (touch)Fingerprint (touch)Fingerprint (touch)
RuggedWater, Dust resistantSplash, Dust resistant
IP certifiedIP 67IP 53
DISPLAY
Physical size5.5 inches5.5 inches5.5 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels1440 x 2560 pixels
Pixel density
534 ppi401 ppi534 ppi
Technology
IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio71.82 %67.58 %71.22 %
Colors16 777 21616 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness625 cd/m2 (nit)
CAMERA
Camera21 megapixels12 megapixels12.3 megapixels
FlashDual LEDQuad LEDDual LED
Aperture sizeF2.0F1.8F2.0
Camera sensor size1/2.6"
Pixel size1.55 μm
Optical zoom2.0 x
Hardware FeaturesAutofocusSapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Autofocus
Software FeaturesTouch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingRAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingDigital image stabilization, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Camcorder3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps)3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)
FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharingOptical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharingVideo calling, Video sharing
Front-facing camera8 megapixels7 megapixels8 megapixels
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
HARDWARE
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996Apple A10 FusionQualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bitQuad-core, 2340 MHz, 64-bitQuad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit
Graphics processorAdreno 530YesAdreno 530
System memory
4 GB RAM / LPDDR43 GB RAM / LPDDR44 GB RAM / LPDDR4
Built-in storage32 GB256 GB128 GB
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
BATTERY
Capacity3000 mAh2900 mAh3450 mAh
Fast ChargeYesYes
Talk time26.00 hours
the average is 15 h (874 min)		32.00 hours
the average is 15 h (874 min)
Stand-by time14.0 days (336 hours)
the average is 15 days (365 h)		21.8 days (522 hours)
the average is 15 days (365 h)
Talk time (3G)21.00 hours
the average is 17 h (1012 min)
Stand-by time (3G)16.0 days (384 hours)
the average is 21 days (506 h)
Internet use
3G13 hours
LTE13 hours14 hours
Wi-Fi15 hours14 hours
Music playback88.00 hours60.00 hours130.00 hours
Video playback17.00 hours12.00 hours14.00 hours
CELLULAR
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26
LTE (TDD)Bands 38, 40, 41Bands 38, 39, 40, 41Bands 41
DataLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPALTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/sLTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS
SHOPPING INFORMATION
MSRP price€ 579 / $ 499$ 969$ 869

source: BlackBerry video interview

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