BlackBerry Leap
LTE HSPA+ EDGE megapixels, 1080p video capture, autofocus, Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Front camera | 2 megapixels, 720p video capture |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch touchscreen |
| Other | Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| Website | Official website |
The BlackBerry Leap is a discontinued smartphone developed by BlackBerry Limited. Announced on March 3, 2015, at the Mobile World Congress[2] with initial availability in April 2015, the Leap was a follow-on to the affordable Z3 model with a number of upgraded features. Upgrades included LTE support, higher-resolution display and cameras, higher-performance CPU and GPU, double the internal storage capacity, and the latest version of the BlackBerry 10 operating system. Size and weight increased very slightly from the Z3 model.[3]
Specifications
Hardware
The BlackBerry Leap has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, 2 GB of
Design
According to BlackBerry product designers, key design criteria for the Leap include solid single-body construction, edge-to-edge glass, straightforward SIM/SD card exchange and ease of repairability. Special attention is paid to aesthetic details such as the texture and grip of the covering, laser-cut speaker ports, and the overall look of the white-colored model.[6]
Sales
BlackBerry announced
Reception
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Various journalists and industry pundits handled the device and gave preliminary assessments at its initial showing at the 2015 Mobile World Congress.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] It received reviews praising the sleek design as well as the display, although it was criticized for "not standing out."[15]
Gallery
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The SIM card and memory card slots -
The array of sensors on the front at the top -
The sensor in the array at the top which is used to check if the phone is covered by the ear therefore turning the screen off -
The flashing proximity sensor -
Video of the flashing proximity sensor
See also
References
- ^ "Using a media card - BlackBerry Leap - 10.3.1". Archived from the original on 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap Press Release". BlackBerry Ltd. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap specifications". BlackBerry Ltd. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap Specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap Behind-the-Scenes Design Story". N4BB. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Announces Global Rollout of BlackBerry Leap". Blackberry.com. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap Preview". Cnet. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap hands on". fonearena. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap Hands-on". Mobile Syrup. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap: hands-on at MWC 2015 (Video)". pocketnow. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry aims at young professionals with the low-cost Leap". engadget. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leap is the 5-inch HD touchscreen smartphone you didn't see coming". Pocket-lint. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leaps Back to Touchscreens With New Phone at Mobile World Congress". ABC News. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ Ralph, Nate. "BlackBerry Leap review: Ditches the keyboard, but offers little for those who aren't BlackBerry fans". CNET. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
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