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BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2) vs NGM Forward Xtreme

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Keyone vs NGM Forward Xtreme phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare NGM Forward Xtreme X BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2) 18Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

18
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)

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!

Keyone (BBB100-2)} 18 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2) vs Forward Xtreme} 7 Advantages NGM Forward Xtreme
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 32bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS LCD
+433 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
32GB (22GB available)vs+32GB (26GB available)18%
More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)16%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)31%
Thinner
1080x1620 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
4.5"vs+5.5"22%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 18MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) 8MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
 
ModelKeyone (BBB100-2)Forward Xtreme
Other model namesBlackBerry KEYone black ed., BlackBerry Key1New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Xtreme Dual Sim, Xtreme/DB
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongIndonesiaIsraelSingaporeTaiwan
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNGM
Release date4/27/20177/1/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)77.5 x 157 millimeters (3.05 x 6.18 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592V
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels18 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4898x3674 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)11.7 hours
Standby515 hours (21.5 days)415 hours (17.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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 keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/silver, Black, Bronze
• DTEK system
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• LED notification
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Black, Brown
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Smart gestures
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi display
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)NGM Forward Xtreme
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.399W/kg (body)
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