BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Nokia N70 (2G)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Nokia N70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Nokia N70 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia N70 (2G) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
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!

34 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia N70 (2G)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core19 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	220MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4191 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	32MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)2419 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	48MB (22MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)168% Thinner	vs	22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1620 pixels47 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x208 pixels
+433 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	130 PPI
+4.5"114% Larger screen	vs	2.1"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	970 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0
+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	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)34% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	N70 (2G)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	Nokia N70-5, Nokia N70 2G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2005, Announced: 9/1/2005
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	176x208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	130 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	48MB (22MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 15 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	970 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	265 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
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: Silver, Pearl • 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included • Video Call front camera • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nokia N70 (2G)
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