BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) vs HTC One S (Special edition)

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

6/7/2018 10:49 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points HTC One S (Special edition) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

24 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	vs	6 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1620 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+433 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(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	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh112% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)15% More internal storage for applications and files
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)40% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Key2 (BBF100-6)	One S (Special edition)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo dual-sim	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Taiwan	Taiwan
Brand	BlackBerry	HTC
Release date	6/1/2018	10/1/2012
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (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 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	42/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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)	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	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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	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: White • HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	HTC One S (Special edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered