Apple Watch 3 (38mm) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

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Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 3 vs BlackBerry Key2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/5/2018 9:59 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:55 AM

Compare BlackBerry Key2 X Apple Watch 3 (38mm) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) Compare Apple Watch 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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8 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	vs	23 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
+42 grams (1.47 ounces)3 times Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+5 ATMAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)34% Thinner
340x272 pixels	vs	+1080x1620 pixels18 times Higher resolution screen
290 PPI	vs	+433 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"	vs	+4.5"2 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1400000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
279 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh12 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Gyroscope

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch 3 (38mm)	Key2 (BBF100-2)
Other model names	Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	BlackBerry
Release date	9/22/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	42 grams (1.47 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof	Not supported
📲 Display
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	1.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	340x272 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	290 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
System version	WatchOS 4.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	WatchOS 5.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Chipset	32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1889 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1890 model (China): UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 A1889 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1890 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
USB	Not supported	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	279 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Call control	Voice dialing	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Space black • Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition) • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Apple Watch 3 (38mm)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)