ZTE Flash (N9500) vs BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Flash 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 ZTE Flash (N9500) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

21Points BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2) Compare ZTE Flash 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!

2 Advantages ZTE Flash (N9500)	vs	21 Advantages BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core133% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+64GB (52GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1620 pixels90% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+433 PPI33% 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
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP8 times 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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1780 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh97% 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 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
MicroUSB 2.0	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	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

4.5"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Flash (N9500)	Key2 (BBF100-2)
Other model names	Sprint ZTE Flash N9500, ZTE Flash for Sprint	RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	ZTE	BlackBerry
Release date	11/1/2012	6/1/2018
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.27 in)	71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 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
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (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 225	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
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	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	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	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	BlackBerry Key2 (BBF100-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	216 hours (9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver • DTEK system • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	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)