BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/30/2025 4:07 AM, updated: 3/14/2025 12:23 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25+ Plus X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)

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!

5 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+256.54GB (223.16GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels157% Higher resolution screen
433 PPI	vs	+513 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.7"49% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP200% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+4900 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	Galaxy S25 Plus SM-S936B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	2/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/2025
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	75.8 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19,5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
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: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2133477 (v10) Geekbench: 9669 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	256.54GB (223.16GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 10-bit HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + 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/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging 45W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
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
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: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red • Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
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