BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3049
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#2815Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
66.864.3
Camera
38.153.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.228.1
Build
89.490.4
Connectivity
62.251.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.246.0
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 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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass