BlackBerry Passport
The BlackBerry Passport is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · BlackBerry OS 10.3ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 453 PPI screen
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,450 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
OS
BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.2
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
453 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,450 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
196g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry Passport does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the BlackBerry Passport has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the BlackBerry Passport supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The BlackBerry Passport SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the BlackBerry Passport has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the BlackBerry Passport has stereo speakers.
The BlackBerry Passport uses microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort).
The BlackBerry Passport supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The BlackBerry Passport has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
