BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Motorola Moto X Style phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:53 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X Style XBlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)19Points

Specifications Compare Models

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

06PointsMotorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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19 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
+2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core
+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)31% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.3" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G+ LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage 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
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
433 PPI	vs	+515 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.7"27% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo, TCL Athena	Moto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	June, 2018	September, 2015
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
System (OS)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
Hardware	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Gold 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Silver	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A57 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	600/75 Mbps	300/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
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 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MPf/2.61.0µm	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.1µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
2ª camera	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	1.4µm pixel
Multimedia	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
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+, FLAC
Connectivity	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
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	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
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
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, White, Gray - Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min - Slow motion video - Motorola Moto Maker - WiFi hotspot
Power supply	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	15W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
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