BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)

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

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:50 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
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!

26 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1620 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+433 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	316 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage 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
+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	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)24% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"	vs	+4.65"3% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	Google Galaxy Nexus LTE, Samsung GT-i9250
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	India
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	5/1/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 7241 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
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	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 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 Cat3 (Bands 30)
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+, LTE
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)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
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)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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 • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
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