BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Huawei P smart 2019
#2898Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Huawei P smart 2019
Performance
74.470.6
Camera
38.144.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.626.4
Build
74.767.9
Connectivity
68.062.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.945.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the Huawei P smart 2019 has a larger 6.21-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset with 6GB of RAM, compared to the Kirin 710 in the P smart 2019 with options of 3GB or 4GB RAM, which may result in better multitasking on the KEY2.
- The KEY2's dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP main sensor, while the P smart 2019 features a 13 MP main sensor with a secondary depth sensor; both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the KEY2 at 3500 mAh versus 3400 mAh in the P smart 2019, but the latter charges at a slower rate of 10W compared to the KEY2's 18W.
- The KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the P smart 2019 operates on a more recent Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, providing a potentially more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Huawei P smart 2019
General
Release Date
2018
2019, January 11
Announced
2018
2018, December 28
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
Versions: POT-LX1 / POT-LX1AF / POT-LX2J (8 MP); POT-LX1RUA / POT-LX3 (16 MP)
Display
Size
4.5"
6.21"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~415 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)
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G51 MP4
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MPor8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
10W wired
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)
155.2 x 73.4 x 8 mm (6.11 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Sapphire Blue, Coral Red
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass