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BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) vs BlackBerry Classic

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

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Compare BlackBerry Classic X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) 26Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Classic Compare BlackBerry Key2 X
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)

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Key2 (BBF100-6)} 26 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) vs Classic} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Classic
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB
+64GB (52GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)20%
Thinner
vs10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1620 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x720 pixels
+433 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs291 PPI
+4.5"29%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(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
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2515 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
 
ModelKey2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry KEYtwo dual-simBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi
Country or region availableSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaIndonesiaTaiwan
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date6/1/201812/17/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI291 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoBlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
RAM memory6GB LPDDR42GB
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,32)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.61.0µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.55µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2515 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered365 hours (15.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• DTEK system
• LED notification
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)BlackBerry Classic
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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