BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2018 7:39 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:52 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro XBlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)08Points

Specifications Compare Models

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

16PointsXiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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!

8 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	vs	16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+433 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.8Ghz 64bit Octa-Core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels39% Higher resolution screen
4.5"	vs	+6.21"38% Larger screen
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G+ LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Model	Key2 (BBF100-1)	Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo, TCL Athena	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (8GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa
Country or region available	South Africa, Australia, (Europe), Japan	Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	June, 2018	September, 2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Gold 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Silver	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Display	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	600/75 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
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, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MPf/2.61.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Multimedia	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor Hall effect	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: Black, Silver - DTEK system - USB OTG On-The-Go - Aluminum frame (7000 series) - Plastic back - LED notification - Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min - Quick Charge 3.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black (transparent back), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold - MIUI 10 - 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display - Always-On Display - Quick Charge 4.0+ - WiFi display - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	18W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head) \| 1.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered