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Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs BlackBerry Key2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Key2 X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) 25Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

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!

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Key2 (BBF100-2)} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4
+256GB (234GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels44%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1620 pixels
+6.6"47%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP179%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.56" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.3" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)27%
Lighter
390 PPIvs+433 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
ModelGalaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Key2 (BBF100-2)
Other model namesGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIMRIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/20246/1/2018
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1620 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI433 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
System versionAndroid 14Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (234GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (52GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.55µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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 keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon• Colors: Black, Silver
• DTEK system
• LED notification
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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