Meizu M2 Note (32GB) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs BlackBerry Key2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:02 AM

Compare BlackBerry Key2 X Meizu M2 Note (32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) Compare Meizu M2 Note 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 (BBF100-2)

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!

4 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	vs	23 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1620 pixels
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core78% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPI	vs	+433 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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Model	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Key2 (BBF100-2)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571U, Meizu Meilan Note 2	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Meizu	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2015	6/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,20,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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: Gray, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)