BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3153
ZTE nubia Z17s
#3028Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
ZTE nubia Z17s
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.048.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z17s has a larger 5.73-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 LE is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Z17s utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835 with up to 8GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- The KEY2 LE's camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor and an 8 MP front camera, while the Z17s has a dual rear camera system with a 12 MP primary sensor and a 23 MP secondary sensor, providing superior photographic versatility.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the KEY2 LE at 3000 mAh and the Z17s at 3100 mAh, but the Z17s supports faster charging at 26W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the KEY2 LE on Android 8.1 and the Z17s on Android 7.1.1, impacting the software experience and available features.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass fronts and aluminum frames, though the Z17s has a glass back, adding a different aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
ZTE nubia Z17s
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Versions: BBE100-1, BBE100-4 DS (EU, Africa, AU); BBE100-2, BBE100-5 DS (NA, LATAM)
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.73"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 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)
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
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/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF23 MP, f/2.0, AF, 2x lossless zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.25 MP
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
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
26W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
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)
147.5 x 72.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
Weight
156 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Aurora Blue, Black 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
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
No