BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)

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

6/7/2018 10:47 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:56 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
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!

26 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x1620 pixels71% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+433 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	285 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+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 a/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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"	vs	+5.3"18% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
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Model	Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo	Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B, Galaxy Note 1 N7100
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	10/28/2011
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 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 (GT-N7000 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	285 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 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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)	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (GT-N7000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
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
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	820 hours (34.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
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, Flash player
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, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	0.34W/kg (head)