A Chinese company, Zinwa Technologies, has taken the iconic BlackBerry Classic and rebuilt it with modern hardware under the new name Zinwa Q25 Pro.
The retro-inspired phone is available for pre-order at $400, with mass production planned for September.
If the Q25 Pro is well received, Zinwa may expand its revival project to other BlackBerry models like the Passport and KeyOne.
New Hardware
To make the BlackBerry Classic compatible with Android, Zinwa replaced its core components to these specifications:
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99
- Memory: 12GB RAM
- Storage: Up to 256GB
- Battery: 3000mAh
- Cameras: 50MP rear, 8MP front
- Charging: USB Type-C port
The phone retains its touchscreen and BlackBerry’s signature capacitive trackpad.
Software
The Zinwa Q25 Pro runs Android 13. However, Zinwa has not committed to any software updates. As such, buyers should view the phone as a nostalgia-driven purchase rather than a future-proof Android device.
The upgraded chipset enables 4G LTE support, but the phone lacks 5G connectivity.
Pricing
Zinwa Q25 Pro is on sale for $400. The first 100 units are expected to ship at the end of August. You can buy the Zinwa Q25 via Zinwa’s website.
