HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)

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Side by side comparison between HP Elite X3 vs BlackBerry Key2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:55 AM

Compare BlackBerry Key2 X HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4150
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1) Compare HP Elite X3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)

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!

9 Advantages HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	vs	14 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels111% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1620 pixels
+493 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	433 PPI
+5.96"32% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4150 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (44GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)16% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 8MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
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Model	Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	Key2 (BBF100-1)
Other model names	HP Elite x3 APJ HSTNH-F606, HP Falcon	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), South Africa, Australia, Japan
Brand	HP	BlackBerry
Release date	8/1/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.5 x 161.8 millimeters (3.29 x 6.37 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.96" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	493 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (44GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 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	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4150 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
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	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • OneDrive 15GB • Miracast • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)