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BlackBerry KEY2 LE

BlackBerry KEY2 LE

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Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

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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