Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4548)56.4
Performance(#4047)60.3
Camera(#3541)42.4
Display(#3099)70.5
Battery(#4141)43.5
Build(#2891)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry DTEK50
Short Review
- The BlackBerry DTEK50 features a sleek design with dimensions of 147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm and a weight of 135g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2610 mAh capacity, with 18W fast charging, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the software experience includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device does not offer water resistance and is available only in black.
- Overall, the DTEK50 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as BlackBerry Neon
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2610 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2610 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2, 50% in 51 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm (5.79 x 2.85 x 0.29 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes