Zinwa Q27: BlackBerry-like Android smartphone gets a price tag as pre-order begins

This year, a few manufacturers have announced phones with a physical QWERTY keyboard a.k.a. BlackBerry form factor. There's the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite series, which is available to pre-order ahead of its September shipping date. Another option is the Clicks Communicator, which is currently available to reserve and expected to begin shipping by the end of the year. And there's the Zinwa Q27, which was announced last year and is now available to pre-order.

The Zinwa Q27 is a BlackBerry-style smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard that was announced in 2025. It has a 4-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 1240 resolution. There's no mention of a high refresh rate, so it is assumed the screen is a 60Hz panel.

Powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300, the Zinwa Q27 has 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of expandable storage. It also has a single 50MP rear camera and a 16MP front-facing camera. The phone features dual SIM support, eSIM support, NFC, a Hi-Fi speaker, a notification LED, and an X-axis linear motor. It also has a 4,000mAh battery with support for 33W PD fast charging and 15W Qi wireless charging. Zinwa says it will run Android 16 out of the box.

The Zinwa Q27 is available to pre-order now, starting at $420 for the 256GB model and jumping to $480 for the 512GB version. The available colors are black and white, and all pre-orders will come with a screen protector pre-applied and a free protective case. However, it will not ship with a charger in the box.

According to the manufacturer, there's no shipping date yet. This is because the number of devices pre-ordered will match the units that will be produced. Surprisingly, Zinwa doesn't say how long the pre-order period will last.