Lotus Diplomat Introduced — a smartphone in BlackBerry style with a physical keyboard, top characteristics, and a focus on data protection

Lotus Technologies, specializing in the production of niche gadgets, has introduced an unusual smartphone for the modern market with a physical keyboard and flagship specifications. Lotus Diplomat is positioned as a premium device for journalists, writers, and anyone who works with text.

What is known

Lotus Diplomat is made in a classic rectangular design reminiscent of iconic BlackBerry smartphones but with modern accents.

The front panel features a 5.3” display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2560×1920 pixels, and below it is a full-sized QWERTY keyboard with a numeric pad and dedicated quick access keys. Additionally, a second 1” auxiliary display is provided to display time, notifications, and some control elements.

Lotus Diplomat quite matches many modern smartphones and has the following specifications:

• processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite;
• 24 GB of RAM and up to 1.5 TB of internal storage;
• triple camera module — main 50 MP + two 13 MP;
• 6000 mAh battery with fast charging support;
• microSD slot, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB-C, support for wired headphones.

The body of Lotus Diplomat is made of metal and glass with premium assembly.

Lotus pays special attention to data security: the device does not use cloud services by default, offers local encryption, and advanced privacy settings.

When to expect

The smartphone will be available through a crowdfunding platform where users can choose the configuration and type of display (OLED or IPS). The official price and release dates have not yet been announced.

Source: Lotus Diplomat