BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) vs LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs LG Optimus Link Dual phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:47 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:53 AM

Compare LG Optimus Link Dual X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)

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!

33 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	vs	4 Advantages LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)354 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)42% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 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 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+433 PPI141% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4.5"41% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	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)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + 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	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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+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	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)38% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-4)	Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	LG Optimus Link Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	6/1/2018	12/1/2011
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	180 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 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
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 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
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	Autofocus
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 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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)	Not supported
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
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 • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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