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BlackBerry

BlackBerry KEY2

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Processor
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)*
Display diagonal
4.50 in*
Battery capacity
3,500 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
4.50 in*

Processing & platform

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM*

Memory options

  • 6 GB*
    Capacity
    6 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 128 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
3,500 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 5*
Reported value 2: 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR*
NFC
Yes*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)*
Weight
168 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
KEY2*
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Specifications 2 · 54 fields
body weight
168 g (5.93 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    168*
    unit
    g*
    original
    168 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - BBF100-6 only*
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display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
4.5 inches, 60.0 cm (~55.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    60*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    60.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,620*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1620*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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model
KEY2*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS2*
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comms radio
FM radio*
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comms usb
3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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features sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
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misc colors
Black, Silver, Red*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    75*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    75 Mbps*
    span
    • 43*
    • 50*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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platform os
Android 8.1 (Oreo)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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platform chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 32*
    • 37*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (BBF100-6 model only)*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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platform cpu
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)*
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platform gpu
Adreno 512*
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memory internal
64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 9*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    6*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    6 GB*
    span
    • 11*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 500 EUR*
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main camera features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama*
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body
Capacitive touch 4-row BlackBerry keyboard*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - EU, Africa, AU (BBF100-1)*
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body build
Aluminum frame (7000 series), plastic back*
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optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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main camera dual
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.28*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.28µm*
    span
    • 22*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 47*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.0µm*
    span
    • 69*
    • 74*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.8*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.8*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    2.6*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.6*
    span
    • 54*
    • 59*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/2.3"*
    span
    • 14*
    • 20*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
  • original
    1/3.4"*
    span
    • 61*
    • 67*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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battery charging
Fast battery charging 18W: 50% in 36 min (Quick Charge 3.0)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 22*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
BBF100-6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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tests performance
Basemark OS II: 2850* / Basemark OS II 2.0: 2391Basemark X: 20665*
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network edge
Yes*
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tests camera
Photo / Video*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 79dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB*
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tests battery life
Endurance rating 86h*
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tests display
Contrast ratio: 1572 (nominal), 3.212 (sunlight)*
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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selfie camera single
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 19*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/4"*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2018, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.72 W/kg (head)     1.68 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.72*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.72 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.68*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.68 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body keyboard
QWERTY*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3500 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2018, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China (BBF100-4)*
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body dimensions
151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.5 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.33 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
168* g
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
1,080*
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Pixels Y
1,620*
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Display Size (inches)
4.5* inches
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aperture_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
55.2* %
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aperture_declarations
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RAM (GB)
6* GB
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Selfie camera Single (MP)
8* MP
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aperture_declarations
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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aperture_declarations
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Comms Bluetooth
5*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,500* mAh
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Price in USD
590.0*
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Model
BlackBerry KEY2*
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Launch Expected Year
2018.0*
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Height (mm)
151.4* mm
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Width (mm)
71.8* mm
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Thickness (mm)
8.5* mm
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* Provisional data