BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Keyone vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 8:40 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:59 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Compare BlackBerry Keyone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)

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!

19 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+1080x1620 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+433 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+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
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+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 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
+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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)20% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
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.

26 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

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

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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Model	Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Other model names	Sprint/Verizon BlackBerry KEYone	红米Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Country or region available	USA	China
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	4/27/2017	9/1/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	515 hours (21.5 days)	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 8.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Keyone vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate