BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:55 AM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(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!

32 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)207 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)65% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x1620 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+433 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+4.5"84% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)48 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x352)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage 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
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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 [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + 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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)38% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, Onyx
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2018	11/3/2009
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
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 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (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 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	256MB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
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	3.6 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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HVGA (480x352)
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
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 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
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)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
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