All-Black BlackBerry KEYone Rumoured for August 8 Launch
What the rumour said
At the time, buyers could only choose the Black/Gray KEYone. According to rumours, an all-black variant would launch on August 8 in China, and other markets might get it as well. There was no official confirmation that the model existed, and the hardware was said to stay the same.
KEYone specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 4.5 inch, 1080 x 1620 |
| Keyboard | Physical QWERTY below the screen |
| Processor | Snapdragon 625 |
| Memory | 3GB RAM, 32GB storage |
| Expansion | microSD, up to 2TB |
| Rear camera | 12 megapixel, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash |
| Front camera | 8 megapixel, f/2.2 |
Canada
The KEYone was available in Canada in Black/Gray. Whether the all-black version would arrive here was not known. The original report hoped it would reach North America, since the phone looked good in black.
Frequently asked questions
Was the all-black KEYone confirmed?
Not in this report. It was a rumour, and what happened afterwards is not covered here.
How much storage can the KEYone use?
It has 32GB built in and a microSD slot that supports cards up to 2TB.
What made the KEYone different?
Its physical QWERTY keyboard under the 4.5 inch screen.