Looking for QWERTY keyboard phones? Well, it seems like this is where your search ends as the following list has been jotted down for those of you who are not so fond of touchscreens or regular keypads. And no, BlackBerry is not your only option in this category. So glance through the roster and find a viable alternative for yourself.
1 – Sony Xperia pro:
One among the best QWERTY phones in India, the Xperia pro was released towards the end of last year. This stylish, yet productive device comes in shades of red, silver or black and offers a multi-touch real estate of 3.7 inches. The keypad slides out from behind the TFT Reality display of 854 x 480p resolutions and the smartphone’s ability to launch multiple operations at the same time can be attributed to the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 512MB RAM. The Android Gingerbread based handset is equipped with an 8.1MP rear-facing camera, while a webcam graces the front panel to facilitate video conferencing over the internet.
Price: Rs. 19,200
2 – Motorola Fire:
The second contender is the Motorola Fire which runs the Gingerbread platform and ensures access to thousands of apps from the Google Play store. Along with a wholesome keypad, this device provides input flexibility with its 2.8-inch multi-touch display. Besides being apt for heavy texters, it is also suited to social butterflies owing to its friend-centric widgets for networking. Compatible with the 3G network speed, this Wi-Fi enabled device sports a 3MP fixed focus camera featuring digital zoom and video recording capabilities amongst others. It can also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot, if need be.
Price: Rs. 8,000
3 – HTC ChaCha:
If you are a die-hard Facebook fan, chances are that you would prefer the HTC ChaCha over our other options. That’s mostly because it has a button dedicated to the popular social networking website. And secondly, its full keypad and the 2.6-inch touchscreen facilitate scrolling through posts as well as chatting with friends. Powered by an 800MHz processor and 512MB RAM, the phone runs the Android Gingerbread OS and features HTC Sense for a user-friendly interface. The 5MP rear-facing camera is accompanied by a front-facing VGA imager and its 1250mAh battery should let you talk for about 240 minutes before you need to juice it up again.
Price: Rs. 12,000
4 – Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510:
Yet another Android phone on our keyboard phones roster is the Samsung Galaxy Pro. The front panel of the smartphone flaunts a 7.11cm TFT LQVGA screen that can render visuals in 320 x 240p resolutions. The manufacturer has also thrown in a 3MP camera to capture memories in the form of pictures and videos. The expansion slot embedded on the device lets you increase the memory by up to 32GB using a microSD card. Its Wi-Fi facility ensures wireless internet connectivity on the move and it coughs up the juice for talk time of about 660 minutes in the 2G mode.
Price: Rs. 10,200
5 – Nokia E7:
So what if you’re not much of an Android fan? Our list also has something for those who aren’t fond of Google’s mobile OS for whatever reason. The Nokia E7 is a business-ready device that suits people who also happen to be heavy texters. The 4-inch ClearBlack AMOLED touchscreen featuring Corning Gorilla glass makes way for a full physical keypad. This Symbian phone also extends support to software like Microsoft Outlook, Word or Excel and comes with built-in VPN to keep you productive on the move. The 8MP rear-facing camera has a front-facing snapper for company, letting you capture images, record videos as well as engage in video conferencing with loved ones and business associates.
Price: Rs. 21,100
6 – LG C375:
So you’re not on the lookout for a smartphone, but a simple feature-rich device that will see you through your basic phone needs. It’s time to turn your attention towards the LG C375 listed in our roster of QWERTY phones. This handset lets you keep your professional and personal lives separate owing to its dual SIM functionality. Fitted with a 5.8cm display and a 2MP camera, the Wi-Fi enabled phone allows you to browse through social networks and other websites. Additionally, it lends support to a microSD card of up to 8GB capacity.
Price: Rs. 4,950
7 – BlackBerry Curve 9360:
And our last phone option belongs to the BlackBerry clan, which is usually the first choice for most people if a full, comfortable keypad is on top of their wishlist. The Curve 9360 runs on an 800MHz processor that allows multitasking, while its BlackBerry OS 7 teams up with the BlackBerry browser to offer an enhanced and faster web browsing experience. Boasting of Wi-Fi connectivity, it has been outfitted with a 2.44-inch transmissive TFT LCD screen as well as a 5MP camera. And needless to say, it comes with an A/V player to keep you entertained on the move.
Price: Rs. 18,000
So this is where we bring our list of QWERTY keyboard phones to an end. Do let us know which of these grabbed your fancy. And if you have any other device in mind that deserves to be a part of this roster, feel free to drop a line in the comment box below.
