BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Cubot X20 Pro
#2744Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Cubot X20 Pro
Performance
74.478.1
Camera
38.139.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.628.1
Build
74.773.9
Connectivity
68.046.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.946.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact build with a Gorilla Glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 168g, while the Cubot X20 Pro has a larger glass front and back design, weighing 240g.
- The KEY2's 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, whereas the X20 Pro has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset, while the X20 Pro uses a Helio P60, with the latter offering more RAM at 128GB.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the X20 Pro includes additional lenses for ultrawide and depth effects, while the KEY2 supports 4K video recording.
- The KEY2 has a 3500mAh battery with 18W charging, compared to the X20 Pro's larger 4000mAh battery, though it lacks fast charging.
- Software-wise, the KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the X20 Pro operates on Android 9.0, reflecting a newer software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Cubot X20 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2020
Announced
2018
2020
Description
Versions: BBF100-1 (EU, Africa, AU); BBF100-2 (Canada, US, LATAM); BBF100-6 (ME, APAC, India); BBF100-4 (China)
Also known as BlackBerry Athena
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF
12 MP, (wide), 1/2.9", AF8 MP, 125˚ (ultrawide)20 MP, (depth), 1/2.78"
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.06"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
157.1 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm (6.19 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
240 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Blue, Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBF100-6 only
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass