BlackBerry Launches New Low-Cost Smartphone Aimed At Young Professionals

By Kamal Nayan - 03 Mar '15 14:13PM

 BlackBerry has launched a new smartphone, BlackBerry Leap, targeted at young professional.

The new Leap is powered by 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It has a 2800 mAH battery which, the company claims can give up to 25 hours of uptime under heavy use.

The 5-inch screen has 294 PPI and 1280 x 720 resolution. The phone runs BlackBerry 10 OS.

The Leap equips a 8 megapixel auto-focus rear camera and 2 megapixel fixed-focus front camera.

Engadget notes, that the Leap is considerably more attractive than any of the company's all-touch efforts in the past, though it's textured chassis is actually just a hair thicker than the Z10.

There's no official word on the price and availability of the BlackBerry Leap, however you can signup to find out when the phone is available.

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