Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2
Performance
66.869.8
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.286.5
Build
89.40.2
Connectivity
62.264.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
44.249.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 LE is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the DuraForce Pro 2 uses a Snapdragon 630 with the same RAM capacity but slightly lower clock speed.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the DuraForce Pro 2 includes an additional 8 MP ultra-wide lens, while the KEY2 LE has a depth sensor.
- The KEY2 LE has a 3000 mAh battery, while the DuraForce Pro 2 offers a slightly larger 3240 mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities.
- Both phones run on Android Oreo, but the DuraForce Pro 2 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the mono output of the KEY2 LE.
- The KEY2 LE has a more premium build with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, while the DuraForce Pro 2 is designed for durability, featuring a thicker profile and rugged design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2
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)
For USA
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Sapphire crystal glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 508
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, AF8 MP (ultra wide; dedicated video camera)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3240 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wiredWireless (Qi)
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)
150.2 x 73.4 x 13.5 mm (5.91 x 2.89 x 0.53 in)
Weight
156 g
243 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/i/r/k, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

