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BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 36Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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!

Key2 (BBF100-2)} 36 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs 9500} 1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core28 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR495 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)700 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (76MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 2GB MMC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)178%
Thinner
vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1620 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x200 pixels
+433 PPI191%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP77 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.3MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3389 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh169%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs1.1
+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 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

4 Common items in both devices
4.5"
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
 
ModelKey2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry KEYtwoNokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date6/1/20182/1/2005
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
RAM memory6GB LPDDR464MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)128MB (76MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.61.0µm
0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.55µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE1.1
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity3500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• DTEK system
• LED notification
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)0.52W/kg (head)
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