Mobily offers PRIV; first BlackBerry device running Android

Etihad Etisalat Mobily launched PRIV™  by BlackBerry®. PRIV is the first Android™ smartphone to combine privacy with all the most critical features users need to power through their busy day; including the iconic BlackBerry keyboard, best-in-class battery life, large high resolution display, powerful specs, BlackBerry productivity and privacy features, and access to the world’s largest app ecosystem.

The new smartphone features an elegant slim design with a slide out touch-enabled physical Arabic keyboard and a 5.4-inch dual-curved screen, The physical keyboard can slide out when required, which makes it easy to use and more convenient. PRIV features a fast-focus, 18 mega pixel dual-flash Schneider-Kreuznach certified camera with optical image stabilization, phase detection auto focus, and a white and amber colored dual flash. It also has a 3410 mAh battery with enough power to work up to 22.5 straight hours of heavy usage*.

PRIV is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, a premium-tier chipset designed to offer consumers a superior and compelling user experience. Plus, with 32 GB of onboard storage and  support for micro SD cards up to 2TB, the new PRIV gives users the flexibility to add affordable and hot-swappable storage.

This device is available in all main branches of Mobily for the price of SAR 2899, and is a testament of company's eagerness to offer new high end smart phones to its subscribers for a premium experience, and to help them stay in touch with their relatives and friends, whether through the Internet or voice dialing .