Overall Score
50.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2209)50.9
Performance(#2771)74.4
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#382)88.7
Build(#1364)75.9
Connectivity(#2804)59.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Evolve X
Short Review
- The BlackBerry Evolve X features a sleek design with a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, weighing 170g.
- Its 5.99-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a sharp pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP primary sensor and a 13 MP secondary sensor, capable of 2x optical zoom and 1080p video recording.
- The front-facing 16 MP camera captures detailed selfies.
- The 4000mAh battery supports 18W charging and wireless charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 8.1 (Oreo), it offers a familiar user experience with access to various apps.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C.
- The device lacks 5G support and stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the BlackBerry Evolve X combines a robust build with reliable performance and decent camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.99"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2х optical zoom, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD2.0, QC3Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions159.1 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.26 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic/aluminum back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass