Blackberry phones in Nigeria with current prices and little Specs

BlackBerry is a mobile communications solution by Research in Motion, RIM (now BlackBerry) a Canadian based company. BlackBerry Phones, tablet computers, and devices offer secure wireless connections, mobile computing, messaging, and mobile entertainment.

Initially designed for Business or enterprise users, BlackBerry phones now come with media, social, and entertainment features that make them appealing to non-business users as well. With the launch of BlackBerry 10, the company is trying to create a perfect balance between the consumer and the enterprise divide.

BlackBerry phones and tablets feature corporate data access, wireless email, extensive email support, Instant messaging via the popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) which now also offers Video Chat. Other IM apps like Whatsapp and Skype are also available at the BlackBerry World Store.

BlackBerry phones come with features like media player, Bluetooth, USB, camera, Maps, GPS, Wi-Fi, high-speed data, speakerphones, and trackball/touchpad. Physical QWERTY keyboard remains a signature feature in lots of BlackBerry Phones.

However, with the increasing trend towards touchscreen phones, BlackBerry now offers a couple of touch smartphones. The trend started with the BlackBerry 7 OS, but with BlackBerry 10 the company now offer phones with great touch experience. 

The latest BlackBerry OS, the BlackBerry 10 was launched January 30, 2013. Two new BlackBerry Phones were unveiled at the event, a full touch BlackBerry Z10 and the QWERTY key BlackBerry Q10. In all, RIM is expected to launch at least 6 new BlackBerry 10 Phones in 2013.

Here are a few BlackBerry phones and tablets:

Blackberry Z10

BlackBerry Z10 is a full touch smartphone targeted at the huge market for touchscreen smartphones. It features a 4.2-inch HD display and an 8MP camera. The 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 2GB RAM ensures a fast and responsive performance. High-speed internet is included with HSPA+, LTE, and dual-band Wi-Fi in the specs.

BlackBerry Z10 launched in the UK on January 31, 2013. It will hit networks in the United States in mid-March. BlackBerry Z10 is now available in Nigeria at MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat, and leading phone stores in Nigeria. BlackBerry Z10 price in Nigeria starts at around 100,000 Naira.

Blackberry Q10

BlackBerry Q10 will appeal to BlackBerry's loyal base and just about anyone who prefers a physical QWERTY keyboard. It features the traditional physical QWERTY keyboard that BlackBerry is well known for. However, it also features a 3.1-inch AMOLED touch display.

BlackBerry Q10 is expected in April, 2013. Pricing information is not available at this time.

Blackberry Curve 9320 (Curve 7)

BlackBerry Curve 9320 is our recommended low cost BlackBerry smartphone. It runs the next best thing, the BlackBerry 7 OS. It also comes with 3G internet, which gives you fast access to the internet for downloads and video streaming.

It also boasts of a 2.44-inch display and a decent 3.2MP camera with camera flash. BlackBerry Curve 7 is currently available in Nigeria at a price of between 34,000 Naira and 37,000 Naira.

If you find the BB Curve 9320 too expensive for your budget, you should consider the BlackBerry Curve 9220 which costs around 26,000 Naira. Note that it comes GPRS/EDGE which is slow for browsing and the 2MP camera lacks a flash.

Blackberry Bold 9790 (Bold 6)

BlackBerry Bold 9790 is your low cost option if you find the price of the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900/9930 too expensive, the Bold 9790 is a cheaper option. It features a more compact design, trading-off some features for a cheaper price.

Bold Touch 9790 has a 2.45 touchscreen and a QWERTY keyboard. Other features include a 1GHz processor, 789MB RAM, 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording, 3G, Wi-Fi, BBM 6, etc. It is currently available in Nigeria at a price of between N57,000 to N59,000.

Blackberry Torch 9810 (Torch 2)

BlackBerry Torch 9810 is the successor of the BlackBerry Torch 9800. Like its predecessor, Torch 9810 features a 3.2-inch touchscreen and a slideout QWERTY keyboard. However, the Torch 2 phones offer a much better screen resolution (VGA 640 x 480). Like all top-end BlackBerry 7 OS phones announced so far, BlackBerry Torch 9810 comes with 1.2GHz processor and 768MB RAM for fast performance. It is currently available in Nigeria and costs around N63,000.

Blackberry Curve 9380

BlackBerry Curve 9380 is the first member of RIM's entry Curve BlackBerry smartphone line to feature touchscreen. Like Curve 9360, it also features an 800MHz processor with a 512MB RAM on BB 7 OS.

It features a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen, a 5MP camera with VGA video recording, Wi-Fi, 3G, BBM 6, etc. It is currently available in Nigeria and costs around N43,000.

Blackberry Torch 9860/9850

BlackBerry Torch 9860/9850 are all-touch phones from RIM running BlackBerry 7 OS on a more powerful hardware. BlackBerry Torch 9860/9850 phones comes with a 1.2GHZ processor, a separate 2D/3D graphics processor, and 768MB RAM. The two BB phones feature 3.7-inch touchscreen at WVGA (800×480) resolution, the largest BB smartphone display ever. BlackBerry Torch 9860 is currently in Nigeria at a Price of around N46,000.

The major difference between the two phones is that BlackBerry Torch 9860 are WCDMA/HSPA+ phones with Quad-Band GSM/EDGE support, while BlackBerry Torch 9850 are Dual-Band CDMA/EVDO Rev A, HSPA+, and Quad-Band GSM/EDGE phones. 

Blackberry Bold 9900/9930 (Bold Touch)

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Bold 9930 are the latest addition to the BlackBerry Bold family of 3G phones. Like the BlackBerry Torch 9810, BB Bold 9900 and 9930 feature a capacitive touch screen and a full physical QWERTY keyboard (first BlackBerry Bold phones with touchscreen). However, they are not slide-out design as in the BB Torch phones.



BB Bold 9900 and Bold 9930 were the first phones to feature the new BlackBerry 7 OS with its Liquid Graphics that promises a faster performance. These two phones will also be the thinnest BlackBerry phones yet.

Other key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 phones are 2.8-inch touchscreen, 5MP camera with Flash and 720p HD video support, 1.2GHz processor with 768MB RAM, 8GB on-board memory, up to 32GB memory card support, NFC, and Wi-Fi. The price starts at around N74,000 in Nigeria.

The major difference between the two phones is that BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a Tri-Band WCDMA/HSPA+ phone with Quad-Band GSM/EDGE support, while BlackBerry Bold 9930 is a Dual-Band CDMA/EVDO Rev A, Dual-Band HSPA+, and Quad-Band GSM/EDGE phone.

Blackberry Curve 9360

BlackBerry Curve 9360 brings BlackBerry 7 OS to the mass market. It features a 2.44-inch display, same size as previous generation BlackBerry Curve phones, but with more pixels. With 480x360 pixels resolution the display is bound to be crispier.

This low cost BB 7 phone has a 5MP camera. It offers a modest processor compared to the highend phones. Curve 9360 has an 800MHz processor with a 512MB RAM. It is currently available in Nigeria and costs around N42,500.

Blackberry Playbook Tablet

BlackBerry PlayBook is an ultra portable, ultra thin tablet with enough power to support real multitasking. It offers outstanding performance with 1GHz dual-core processor and a 1GB RAM. It comes with the QNX-based BlackBerry Tablet OS, which is optimised for a great tablet experience with a user-friendly interface.

BB PlayBook features a 7.0-inch Touchscreen as well as integration with Blackberry Phones, dual-HD camera, high speed internet, and impressive multimedia performance. The PlayBook tablet will be available in four models Wi-Fi only (will go for less than 500 USD), Wi-Fi + WiMax, Wi-Fi + LTE, and Wi-Fi + HSPA+.

However, only the Wi-Fi models are available now. Prices in Nigeria for BlackBerry PlayBook 16GB, PlayBook 32GB, PlayBook 64GB are N45,000, N50,000, and N60,000 respectively.

Prices of some BB Phones and Devices

Here are BlackBerry Prices. You can buy from operators, authorised stores and from online stores in Nigeria like Jumia:

• BB Curve 9310 (CDMA) - from N35,000 (only from Visafone)
• BB Curve 9220 - from N26,500
• BlackBerry Curve 9320 - N33,500
• BB Curve 9360 - from N42,000
• BB Torch 9860 - N55,000
• BB Porsche Design P9981 - from N320,000
• BB Bold Touch 9900 (Bold 5) - from N73,000 - N80,000
• BB Bold Torch 9810 (Torch 2) - from N64,000
• BB Curve 9380 (Curve 5) - N43,500
• BB Bold 9780 - from N58,000
• BB Torch 9800 - N54,000 / 63,000 / N64,000 (Black/White/Red)
• BB Curve 8520 (Gemini) - from N24,500
• BB Curve 9300 - from N30,500
• BB Playbook Tablet 16GB - N45,000
• BB Playbook Tablet 32GB - N50,000
• BlackBerry Playbook Tablet 64GB - N60,000
• BB Bold 9700 - from N56,000
• BB Bold 9000 - N40,000
• BB Storm 9520 (BlackBerry Storm 2) - N40,000
• BB Curve 8900 - N50,000

These are just price ideas. Actual prices may vary depending on store or colour.