BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3153
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#3162Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
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 Redmi 5 Plus offers a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 LE is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, which is slightly more advanced than the Snapdragon 625 found in the Redmi 5 Plus.
- The camera on the KEY2 LE has a dual setup with a 13 MP main sensor, compared to the 12 MP single sensor on the Redmi 5 Plus, although both can record 4K video.
- The KEY2 LE has a smaller 3000 mAh battery, while the Redmi 5 Plus has a 4000 mAh battery, offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, with the KEY2 LE on Android 8.1 and the Redmi 5 Plus on Android 7.1.2, though it is planned for an upgrade to Android 10.
- Build quality is solid on both, with the KEY2 LE using Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, while the Redmi 5 Plus combines glass and aluminum/plastic materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
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)
Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)
Display
Size
4.5"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 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 MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
156 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes