BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) vs ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs ZTE Nubia M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:55 AM

Compare ZTE Nubia M2 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

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11 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	vs	9 Advantages ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+433 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+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 Type-C reversible connector
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)21% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3500 mAh	vs	+3630 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

29 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

168 grams (5.88 ounces)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Key2 (BBF100-2)	Nubia M2 (128GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	ZTE nubia M2 NX551J, ZTE NX551J
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	BlackBerry	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2018	5/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP monochrome
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
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+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3630 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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: Black/gold, White/champagne gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • nubia UI 4.0 • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)	ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
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