Once upon a time, before Android and iOS took over the smartphone realm, there was the iconic BlackBerry. It featured a petite screen and a charming physical keyboard. Sadly until now those glory days have become memories.

The Unihertz Titan Slim is a smartphone paying tribute to the BlackBerry era with its QWERTY keyboard. While it’s not a direct BlackBerry descendant, it keeps the tactile typing tradition alive. But beware, there are quirks.

The highlight is the physical keyboard, a nostalgic delight for fans of that satisfying clickety-clack. It’s equipped with a protective bumper for those inevitable drops. However, the keyboard’s presence reduces the screen size by about 25%, akin to watching a movie on a tiny TV.

The keys, though, are tiny, which could challenge those with large hands. Typing long texts might feel like finger gymnastics.

On the specs front, the Titan Slim impresses with a MediaTek Helio P70 chip, 6GB RAM, and a generous 256GB storage. But there’s no MicroSD card slot, limiting storage expansion.

The camera setup includes a 48MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, functional but not groundbreaking. Video recording goes up to 1080p, but playback maxes out at 720p.

In the 5G era, the Titan Slim sticks with 4G, a more old-school choice. Here’s the kicker: it doesn’t come with a charger, only a USB cable. It’s like buying a car and getting a steering wheel separately. Thankfully, USB-C chargers are readily available.

So, should you opt for the Unihertz Titan Slim? If you crave the return of physical keyboards, it’s a tempting choice. If you prefer compact screens and aren’t bothered by tiny keys, it could be your sidekick. But if you have large hands or prioritize high-resolution streaming, this might not be your best bet.

In a world of cutting-edge smartphones, the Titan Slim is a charming throwback, like rediscovering your old high school mixtape. It won’t suit everyone, but for some, it’s a nostalgic journey worth taking.