BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:21 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
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!

28 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1620 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+433 PPI97% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+(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
+1/2.3" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (848x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+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
+3500 mAh84% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1905 mAh
+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	4.0 + 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
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)15% Lighter
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	BlackBerry	Microsoft
Release date	6/1/2018	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 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 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	42/5.76 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 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,20,28,29,30,66) 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/4" inches
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, Smile 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 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	WVGA (848x480)
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)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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	4.0 + 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 hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1905 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • OneDrive 15GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)