Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 09:15 is

BlackBerry phones running on Android could become a reality once again thanks to this Chinese company and its big plans.

Remember the popular BlackBerry Classic phone with the QWERTY keyboard and BB Messenger fad? Well, we could see this classic device make a comeback in a new avatar and running on Android. Reports this week claim a Chinese company could be making this move, and offer this phone with its own branding.

This Blackberry Classic 2.0 model will be manufactured and designed by Zinwa Technologies and the name of the new phone will be Zinwa Q25, as mentioned in a report by TechRadar.

BlackBerry Classic Android Phone In 2025: What It Might Offer

So what will the Zinwa Q25 bring to the table beside the Classic design? The report says it will come with Android 13 version out of the box, and not 14 or 15 but the company assures you will get security updates and bug fixes regularly. It is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Helio chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The modern version of the Classic will get USB C for charging, NFC, and a single SIM slot with support for 4G LTE bands across the globe.

It could have a square-shaped body, with the simple styled keyboard and the LED notification light for messages and calls. The phone is likely to pack a 3,000mAh battery.

Zinwa also will have its own version of the BlackBerry cursor built into the Q25 which negates the use of a touch screen and let people navigate on the phone using the trackpad. You will get a single 50MP camera at the back and an 8MP selfie shooter.

How much will this BlackBerry Classic modern version cost? The report says Zinwa will price the Q25 around $400 (Rs 32,000 approx) and it could bring more BB devices back into the market if the first one does well.

The BlackBerry Android phase started with a lot of excitement but the company’s ambitions and push fizzled out quickly.

There is hope that companies like Zinwa can give it a modern twist and bring the old BB memories back for the consumers.

S Aadeetya

S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr…Read More

S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr… Read More

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