While we have seen a number of leaked images allegedly showing off the BlackBerry Priv, and have passed along the rumored specs of the device, the truth is that there might be aspects of the Android slider that we don't know much about at all. We have seen at least two different pre-production models, each sporting a different rear camera ring. The latest image shows the Schneider-Kreuznach brand on the camera ring, with "18 Megapixel" written on the bottom.
Again, these are all pre-production units. And while we don't want to repeat it, we do so for a reason. According to a tweet sent out by tipster/journalist @Ricciolo1, the rear camera on the Priv will employ a Sony IMX230 sensor. This is the same sensor used by the Motorola Moto X Style for the 21MP camera on its back. If this rumor turns out to be legit, it would mean that we should expect the Priv to carry a 21MP rear camera, up from the 18MP that seemed a sure bet as recently as yesterday.
This actually could have wide spread implications if true. It would mean that all of the rumored specs that have been disseminated to this point could be dated. Our best bet is to wait for BlackBerry to unveil the phone, which hopefully will happen soon.
With the phone unannounced, we recommend taking this story with the proverbial grain of salt.
The BlackBerry Priv is rumored to employ the Sony IMX230 sensor for its rear camera
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: