BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Sony Xperia Tipo 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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3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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12 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
Proximity sensor |
+5 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Model | Key2 (BBF100-4) | Xperia Tipo (ST21a) |
Other model names | RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | (Latin America), Canada, USA |
Brand | BlackBerry | Sony |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 9/1/2012 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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) | ~51.9% (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 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A |
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 ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available) | 4GB (2.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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 | 7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100 |
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 |
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) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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) 30 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 | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
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) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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 | 2.1 + 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 | Not 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) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging Quick Charge 3 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 4.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 545 hours (22.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, 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, HTML5, 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, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body) | 1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body) |