Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs BlackBerry Key2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:47 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:56 AM

Compare BlackBerry Key2 X Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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 (BBF100-4)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	vs	17 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
+1080x1920 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1620 pixels
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
401 PPI	vs	+433 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP5% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% 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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3430 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

1/2.3" inches

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	Key2 (BBF100-4)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Single-Sim G3426, Sony SM11L	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	9/21/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (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	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz 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-T880 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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, 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
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 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/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
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/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	781 hours (32.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-4)
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)