BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)

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!

27 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR415 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1620 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+433 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)38% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 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
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-1)	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa, Australia, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	10/1/2011
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	0.83W/kg (head)