Subj : Another BlackBerry-inspired keyboard-equipped smartphone set to l
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Date : Sun Sep 14 2025 13:15:10

Another BlackBerry-inspired keyboard-equipped smartphone set to launch in 
2026 - Zinwa Q27 will run Android 16 and have an unmistakable BB design

Date:
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Description:
Zinwa Q27 brings a BlackBerry-inspired design, Android 16 software, and 
mid-range specs, aiming to merge nostalgia with modern smartphone 
capabilities.

FULL STORY
======================================================================Zinwa 
Q27 mimics BlackBerrys look with modern Android 16 software A 3.92-inch 
AMOLED screen pairs with a full QWERTY keyboard MediaTek Dimensity 7300 and 
Mali-G615 MC2 power the device 

Zinwa Technologies is preparing the Zinwa Q27, a smartphone that revives the 
look and feel of classic BlackBerry devices. 

This upcoming model departs from repurposed hardware and instead delivers an 
all-new design that closely mimics the BlackBerry aesthetic. 

Its 3.92-inch AMOLED display offers a 1080 x 1240 resolution with a 31:27 
aspect ratio, while a physical QWERTY keyboard sits beneath the screen. A 
modern twist on a classic design 

Running Android 16, the phone aims to bridge nostalgia and modern 
functionality, although it will not be ready for mass production until at 
least May 2026. 

At the core of the Zinwa Q27 is a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, 
featuring 4 Cortex-A78 CPU cores operating at 2.5GHz, 4 Cortex-A55 cores, and 
Mali-G615 MC2 graphics. 

The inclusion of the MediaTek NPU 655 suggests a focus on AI-related tasks, 
while 12GB of LPDDR5 memory and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage indicate mid-range 
to upper-mid-range performance levels. 

Support for a microSD card reader allows further expansion, and the phone 
features a nano SIM slot alongside eSIM capability. 

The Q27 includes a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera, as well as 
stereo speakers and support for WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and both 4G and 5G 
networks. 

Battery options are expected to be either 3500 or 4000mAh, supported by 33W 
fast charging. 

Zinwas emphasis on retaining a full keyboard may appeal to 
productivity-oriented users who value tactile typing for messaging or Android 
apps that require frequent text input. 

Whether this form factor offers enough advantages over larger touchscreens 
remains uncertain. 

For a device evoking older BlackBerry models, the combination of 
specifications aims to provide enough power for daily use, though it will 
probably not compete with the best smartphones on the market. 

The Q27 signals a shift for Zinwa, which previously retrofitted existing 
BlackBerry hardware like the Q25 . 

The company now plans to run two parallel product lines: new devices such as 
the Q27 and a series of BlackBerry Revival models based on phones like the 
BlackBerry Q10 and Passport. 

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