BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3153
Lenovo ZUK Z2
#3921Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Performance
60.354.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.157.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the Lenovo ZUK Z2 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 LE is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the ZUK Z2 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 820.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the ZUK Z2's camera sensor is larger, potentially offering better low-light performance.
- The KEY2 LE has a 3000 mAh battery, while the ZUK Z2 has a larger 3500 mAh battery.
- Both phones run on Android, with the KEY2 LE launching on Android 8.1 and the ZUK Z2 initially on Android 6.0.1 but upgradable to 8.0.
- Build quality is comparable, with the KEY2 LE using Gorilla Glass on the front and a plastic back, while the ZUK Z2 has glass on both the front and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Lenovo ZUK Z2
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: BBE100-1, BBE100-4 DS (EU, Africa, AU); BBE100-2, BBE100-5 DS (NA, LATAM)
Also known as Lenovo Z2 Plus
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
150.3 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
Weight
156 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Titanium Black, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes