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BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) vs Nokia Asha 309

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Nokia Asha 309 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 309 X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) 33Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Key2 (BBF100-4)} 33 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) vs Asha 309} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 309
+6GB LPDDR495 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+64GB (52GB available)2661 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (20MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)55%
Thinner
vs13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1620 pixels17 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+433 PPI179%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+4.5"50%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(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
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)56%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1110 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)65%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
 
ModelKey2 (BBF100-4)Asha 309
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry KEYtwoNokia Asha 3090, Nokia Asha Charme 309
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date6/1/201811/1/2012
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)54 x 109.9 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~43.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
RAM memory6GB LPDDR464MB
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)128MB (20MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.61.0µm
2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144) 10 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.55µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity3500 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• DTEK system
• LED notification
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Easy swap SIM support (no reboot required)
• YouTube browsing
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)Nokia Asha 309
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)feature not registered
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