Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs BlackBerry Key2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:28 PM

Compare BlackBerry Key2 X Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	vs	13 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1620 pixels
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)20% Lighter
401 PPI	vs	+433 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2691 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

60Hz

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Key2 (BBF100-2)
Other model names	iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	BlackBerry
Release date	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
System version	iOS 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,20,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2691 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)