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BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Nokia 5.1 Plus

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Nokia 5.1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.1 Plus X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 17Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.86"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non 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!

Key2 (BBF100-2)} 17 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs 5.1 Plus} 8 Advantages Nokia 5.1 Plus
+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+1080x1620 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+433 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs287 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3060 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
4.5"vs+5.86"30%
Larger screen
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

25 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
 
ModelKey2 (BBF100-2)5.1 Plus
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry KEYtwoNokia 5.1 Plus 3GB RAM, Nokia X5, HMD Global
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date6/1/20187/1/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)71.98 x 149.51 millimeters (2.83 x 5.89 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.86" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI287 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
RAM memory6GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.61.0µm
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.55µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• DTEK system
• LED notification
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• Colors: Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
• Android One
• 2.5D curved glass screen

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 5.1 Plus
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)feature not registered
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