BlackBerry today announced that customers in Indonesia can now pre-order the BlackBerry Z3 ahead of its official unveiling in Jakarta on May 13. It will be available through both Indosat and XL. First announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the BlackBerry Z3 is the first device to emerge from BlackBerry’s new partnership with Foxconn. It will be customized with local apps and content.
“The BlackBerry Z3 was designed with our Indonesian customers in mind, to keep them productive and connected with family, friends and co-workers while on the move,” said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO at BlackBerry. “Embodying all that BlackBerry 10 offers, the BlackBerry Z3 has a stylish, modern, all-touch design with exceptional productivity features and reliable communications.”
BlackBerry Z3 specifications:
- Processor: Dual-core (1.2GHz × 2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230)
- Operating system: BlackBerry 10
- Cellular connectivity: HSPA+/GRPS/EDGE
- Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- Display: 5-inch qHD (540×960)
- RAM: 1.5GB
- Internal storage: 8GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with flash and 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: 1,1MP FF with 720P video capture
- Connectors: USB 2.0 port
- Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light
- Battery: 2,500mAh non-removable
- Dimensions: 140 × 72.8 × 9.26 millimeters
- Weight: 164 grams
- Colours: Black
BlackBerry today also announced that a limited edition model called the BlackBerry Z3, Jakarta Edition, will be available to Indosat and XL customers for a limited period. It will feature the inscription “Jakarta” on the back of the device to commemorate the launch of the first BlackBerry smartphone built specifically for the Indonesia market.
The BlackBerry Z3 will sell for IDR2,199,000 (about CA$210).
BlackBerry confirmed at Mobile World Congress that it will eventually expand BlackBerry Z3 availability beyond Indonesia but has yet to provide further information. An LTE model is also in the works and could well launch later in North America.
Source : BlackBerry