Blackberry has launched its first touchscreen-only Android handset

Blackberry has launched its first touchscreen-only Android handset, in a bid to diversify its range of devices.

The company says its Dtek50 smartphone offers improved security over rival Android devices, and will cost less than its previous handset Priv.

It is the firm's second Android handset after switching focus away from its struggling BB10 platform.

One analyst said the phone was the "right move" but that the company still faced an "uphill battle" with devices.
Being touted as the world's most secure Android smartphone.
It features a 5.2-inch scratch resistant display,Android 6.0 Marshmallow, a convenience key which you can map to your favorite app and much more. BlackBerry has hardened the OS on the DTEK50, added a secure boot process and much more to ensure that it is the most secure it can be.

Watch the official demo video of the New Blackberry Device

QUICK SPECS:
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Display
5.2-inch, 1920x1080
Scratch-resistant

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Quad-core 1.5GHz
Adreno 405 GPU

RAM
3GB

Storage
16GB

Expandable
microSD up to 2TB

Rear Camera
13MP f/2.0, PDAF
dual-tone LED flash
HDR, 1080p/30 video

Front Camera
8MP f/2.2
1.12-micron pixels
Selfie flash
1080p/30 video

Battery
2610 mAh

Charging
Quick Charge 2.0
Micro-USB 2.0

Water resistance
No

Security
DTEK security suite
FIPS 140-2 Full Disk Encryption
Android For Work, Google Play for Work

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC
GPS, GLONASS

Network (NA)
LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/17/20/29
HSPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Network (ROW)
FD-LTE Band 1/2/3/7/8/20/28A
TD-LTE Band 38/40/41
HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Dimensions
147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm

Weight
135 g

PRICE
 $299.