BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3049
Lenovo ZUK Z2
#3109Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Performance
66.867.1
Camera
38.153.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.226.6
Build
89.478.7
Connectivity
62.260.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.243.7
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Titanium Black, Ceramic White
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 / 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass