BlackBerry’s Kickstarter Launch Offers Modern Appeal
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– The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, a compact Android phone with a BlackBerry-style keyboard, is now available for preorder starting at $489, with early backers paying $389.
– It is a smaller, lighter version of the previous Titan 2, featuring a 4.03-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Android 16, 5G, and a keyboard that doubles as a trackpad.
– The phone has a 4,050mAh battery, includes a customizable side button, and is equipped with dual 50MP rear cameras and a 32MP front-facing camera.
– Unihertz offers two models: a standard version with a Dimensity 7400 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage, and a Pro version.
– The Pro model features a faster Dimensity 8400 processor, 512GB storage, and an upgraded 50MP telephoto camera with optical image stabilization.
The Titan 2 Elite, a compact Android phone from Unihertz, is now available for preorder through a Kickstarter campaign. This device revives the classic BlackBerry keyboard experience with modern specifications. Pricing starts at $489, though early backers can secure a unit for $389. The company expects to begin shipping as early as June 2026.
This model is a smaller, lighter iteration of the Titan 2, which launched last year as a spiritual successor to the BlackBerry Passport. The Titan 2 Elite’s design more closely resembles the iconic BlackBerry Bold, albeit with a slightly more angular chassis. This form factor houses a 4.03-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. The phone runs Android 16 with a promised upgrade path to Android 20, and includes 5G connectivity with support for dual nano SIMs and an eSIM. Security features encompass both fingerprint and face unlock, powered by a 4,050mAh battery.
The defining feature remains the full QWERTY keyboard, which also functions as a trackpad. While the device is notably thick, it incorporates a customizable side button for launching apps or shortcuts. Photography is handled by a dual 50MP rear camera system with telephoto capabilities, complemented by a 32MP front-facing camera positioned in a holepunch cutout.
Unihertz is offering two configurations. The standard Titan 2 Elite is equipped with a Dimensity 7400 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. For users seeking more power, the Titan 2 Elite Pro starts at $579, discounted to $479 for the campaign. This upgraded variant features a faster Dimensity 8400 chip, 512GB of storage, and a 50MP telephoto camera enhanced with optical image stabilization.
(Source: The Verge)