The newly launched BlackBerry flagship smartphone BlackBerry Z10 is hailed as a smartphone that offers best elements of both iOS and Android. But the nascent BlackBerry 10 platform has its own pitfalls too which can compel you to think twice before buying the new BlackBerry Z 10.
Here are few pointers that you may need to consider before buying a BlackBerry 10 device:
1. High cost:
The BlackBerry Z10 is being sold on eBay India at Rs.50,000. Also, according to FoneAreana BB Z10 would be priced at Rs. 39,000.
In contrast, Apple's iPhone 5 (16GB) costs Rs 45,500, iPhone 4S Rs 38,5000 while Samsung's top selling smartphone costs Rs 29,480/-*
2. BB Internet Service:
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To use full features of any BlackBerry phone one needs to use the BlackBerry internet service which comes for a monthly cost.
Though this "Overhead" cost doesn't come with Apple or Samsung phones, the BB phones are liked for the BlackBerry Internet Service which combines email, phone, SMS, browser, organizer, instant messenger plus more (in an all-in-one BlackBerry smartphone)
The current tariffs of BB Internet Service with Vodafone is as follows:
Pre-paid:
BBM 129: Rs 129/month/ Unlimited BlackBerry Messenger service
BBM 5: Rs 5/day - Unlimited BlackBerry Messenger service
Postpaid plans:
BBM 129: Unlimited BlackBerry Messenger service 300 Local +National SMS free every month/Monthly plan Rs 129
BIS 849/ BlackBerry Internet Service + 3GB 3G Internet/ Monthly plan -Rs. 849
3. Apps:
Currently, there are a little over 70,000 apps on BlackBerry 10 platform, which doesn't sound bad. But Apple and Android are each offering ten times that number.
4. Flexibility:
Android allows users to change several aspects of the home screen and user experience making it popular among various mobile platforms.
In comparison, BlackBerry 10 platform has very few personalization features. Analysts have observed that they can't guarantee the level of flexibility and capability you get from a well-stocked app store.