BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3049
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
#3063Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Performance
66.872.7
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.227.1
Build
89.492.2
Connectivity
62.267.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.244.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 LE is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the Mi 5s Plus utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 821.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 5s Plus includes a secondary 13 MP monochrome sensor for improved photography.
- The KEY2 LE has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Mi 5s Plus houses a larger 3800 mAh battery with faster 18W charging support.
- Both smartphones run Android, with the KEY2 LE launching on Android 8.1 and the Mi 5s Plus originally on Android 6.0, upgradable to 8.0, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the KEY2 LE featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Mi 5s Plus has an aluminum back, contributing to a slightly heavier design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
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)
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 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 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.2 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
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)
154.6 x 77.7 x 8 mm (6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
156 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
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 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer