BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Key2 vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:49 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) Compare BlackBerry Key2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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!

8 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+433 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.3" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels37% Higher resolution screen
4.5"	vs	+6"33% Larger screen
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4

64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo dual-sim	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Taiwan	Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	1/6/2018
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)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	600/75 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
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	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
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, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-6)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
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)	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)