BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force 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 Motorola Moto Z2 Force X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)

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!

9 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+64GB (52GB available)16% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" 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
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+3500 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2730 mAh
+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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)17% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)39% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
433 PPI	vs	+534 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	US Cellular Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-02
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	8/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
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	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
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	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2730 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
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: Black, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)
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