BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F)
Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1620
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
3.7mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Model | Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) |
Other model names | RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo | Galaxy Note Edge N915F LTE |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | BlackBerry | Samsung |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 11/1/2014 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in) | 82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 5.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1620 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 433 PPI | 525 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 420 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available) | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
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 | 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
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 (Bands 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
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 | 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 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.55µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 3.7 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1440 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (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 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
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, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL-3 |
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging Quick Charge 3 | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.66W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body) | 0.241W/kg (head), 0.329W/kg (body) |