Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more.
BlackBerry Priv briefly goes up for pre-order: $749 unlocked [update: shipping Nov 6]
July 23, 2025
Update:The listing is live again. As it turns out, the phone will start shipping November 6th. Click herefor more details.
It’s happening! Well, sort of.BlackBerry’smuch-hypedPrivwill launchofficiallyvery soon. But the price tag might curb your enthusiasm.
BlackBerrylistedthe Android-powered Priv in its official store a few hours ago, though apparently the listing was a mistake, as it was removed soon after.
The listing included the full spec sheet of the slider, which, after the several hands-on Priv impressions that leaked so far, reveals no major surprises. (ViaDroid-life.)
BlackBerry pulled out all the stops for its first (and potentially last) Android device. Fast processing package, curved Quad HD display, promising camera and, a beefy battery – the Priv checks a lot of the right marks. On top of that, you get that iconic sliding physical keyboard, which is guaranteed to boost your typing experience, and a range of security features built by BlackBerry on top of Android.
All this goodness comes at a price. The BlackBerry Priv is listed at $749 unlocked, with US support including onlyAT&TandT-Mobile. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Priv won’t make it toVerizonorSprint, but if you wanted it unlocked, you will need to pay up. BlackBerry clearly targets the affluent segment of business-folk, but we’re sure that quite a few Android enthusiasts were looking forward to a more approachable price.
According to the pulled listing, the BlackBerry Priv will begin shipping in the US from November 16. As for the pre-order start, it may be as soon as tomorrow, if you believe the ads thatMobileSyrupspotted in Canada.
What say you? Does the high price of the BlackBerry Priv put you off?
Thank you for being part of our community. Read ourComment Policybefore posting.
