Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) vs BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)

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

6/7/2018 8:40 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:59 AM

Compare BlackBerry Keyone X Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

25Points BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)

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!

3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)	vs	25 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core106% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)13% Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1620 pixels90% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+433 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% 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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G TD-LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note (4G)	Keyone (BBB100-3)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note	Sprint/Verizon BlackBerry KEYone
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	BlackBerry
Release date	8/7/2014	4/27/2017
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	450/50 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	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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/2.0 (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
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	515 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
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, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework	• Colors: Black/silver, Black, Bronze • DTEK system • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered