BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3049
BQ Aquaris X2
#2597Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
BQ Aquaris X2
Performance
66.866.8
Camera
38.165.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.225.4
Build
89.474.9
Connectivity
62.266.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.247.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the BQ Aquaris X2 has a slightly larger 5.65-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, but the KEY2 LE offers 4GB of RAM across its storage options, compared to the BQ Aquaris X2's 3GB in its lower variant.
- In terms of camera, the KEY2 LE has a 13 MP rear camera, while the BQ Aquaris X2 has a 12 MP rear camera but supports more advanced video recording options.
- The KEY2 LE's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, slightly less than the BQ Aquaris X2's 3100 mAh, though the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both phones run Android 8.1, but the BQ Aquaris X2 benefits from the Android One experience, which may offer a cleaner software interface.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the KEY2 LE is marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
BQ Aquaris X2
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Versions: BBE100-1, BBE100-4 DS (EU, Africa, AU); BBE100-2, BBE100-5 DS (NA, LATAM)
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.65"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 509
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.3 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
150.7 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm (5.93 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
156 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Carbon Black, Sand Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass