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BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) vs Nokia 5.1 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Keyone vs Nokia 5.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.1 X BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) 07Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2970
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.1 (32GB)

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 (BBB100-3)} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) vs 5.1 (32GB)} 8 Advantages Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3500 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2970 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]
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 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.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)20%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)14%
Thinner
1080x1620 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
433 PPIvs+439 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.5"22%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 16MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
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.

30 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
ModelKeyone (BBB100-3)5.1 (32GB)
Other model namesSprint/Verizon BlackBerry KEYoneNokia 5.1 dual-sim, HMD 5.1
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date4/27/20178/10/2018
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)70.73 x 151.1 millimeters (2.78 x 5.95 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI439 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6755S Helio P18 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
LTE Cat4
America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED 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 autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
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 (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2970 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)19 hours
Standby515 hours (21.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
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: Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
• Android One
• 18:9 ratio screen

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Nokia 5.1 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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