BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Keyone vs Samsung Galaxy J8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 3:23 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) Compare BlackBerry Keyone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
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!

15 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1620 pixels64% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+433 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W132% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+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]
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)2% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)15% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"	vs	+6"33% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP74% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

24 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	BlackBerry KEYone black ed., BlackBerry Key1	Galaxy J8 J810F/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810FZDDXSG
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	4/27/2017	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
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 on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	23 hours
Standby	515 hours (21.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not 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, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-2)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)