Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs BlackBerry Key2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 10:44 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:55 AM

Compare BlackBerry Key2 X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	vs	12 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1620 pixels
+5.7"27% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
386 PPI	vs	+433 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 22.6MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP6% 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
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	Key2 (BBF100-2)
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	BlackBerry
Release date	7/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (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)	386 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz 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 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.61.0µm
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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	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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, 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	4.2 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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)