BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3153
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
#3675Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Performance
60.356.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.158.0
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
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 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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera
8 MP
4 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes