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BlackBerry Key2 specs leak just a day before its launch

There's not much left to the imagination.

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This could be the upcoming BlackBerry Key2.

Evan Blass

The Blackberry Key2 has been officially revealed. And yes, it has a physical keyboard.

The BlackBerry Key2 will launch Thursday, but there may not be much left to reveal.

On Wednesday, mobile tipster Evan Blass tweeted out what appears to be a spec sheet for the upcoming device. He also tweeted that he expects the Key2 to cost "$649 US / €649 EU / £579 GB / $829 CA."

The BlackBerry Key2 is set to be unveiled at an event in New York on Thursday and is expected to have a design similar to that of the BlackBerry KeyOne, a premium Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard. In line with that, the leaked sheet lists a 4.5-inch LCD screen, QWERTY keyboard and fingerprint scanner in the space bar for the Key2. The phone will also have dual-rear cameras and a 3,500mAh battery, according to the leaked specs.

Blass previously tweeted out renders of the Key2 that showed the screen and keyboard design, dual-rear cameras and a "mystery button" next to the symbol key. There was also a USB-C port on the bottom of the phone and a headphone jack up top.

BlackBerry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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First published June 6, 6:08 a.m. PT.
Update, 6:52 a.m. PT: Adds information on expected pricing.