| Model and physical features | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Model | |
| Also known as | RIM BlackBerry KEYtwo, TCL Athena |
| Country or region available |     |
| Brand | BlackBerry |
| Release date | June, 2018 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 151.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.96 in) |
| Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Fixed QWERTY keyboard |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| Operating system (OS) | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered |
| Hardware | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Architecture - Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.2Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Gold
1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (52GB user available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Display type | TFT LCD IPS |
| Screen size | 4.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Display resolution | 1080x1620 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 433 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Mobile networks and data | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G/5G network | LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,32)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported |
| Maximum download/upload | 600/75 Mbps |
| Messaging and calling | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Primary / back camera | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Main camera | (dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.6 1.0µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.55µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Front / secondary camera | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Front camera | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel |
| Multimedia | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Radio | FM |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity and interfaces | BlackBerry Key2 |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 version A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz/5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Fingerprint
Hall effect
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, Silver
- DTEK system
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- Aluminum frame (7000 series)
- Plastic back
- LED notification
- Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
- Quick Charge 3.0
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply and autonomy | BlackBerry Key2 |
| Battery technology | Li-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered |
| Talk time | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered |
| Specific absorption rate (radiation) | BlackBerry Key2 |
| SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | feature not registered |
| SAR European Union, UK | 0.72 W/Kg (head) | 1.68 W/Kg (body) |