BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
LG G7 ThinQ
#943Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
LG G7 ThinQ
Performance
74.483.3
Camera
38.186.0
Display
58.978.3
Battery
26.684.8
Build
74.780.5
Connectivity
68.072.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.965.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the LG G7 ThinQ offers a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the G7 ThinQ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- The KEY2 has a dual 12 MP rear camera setup without optical image stabilization (OIS), while the G7 ThinQ boasts a 16 MP dual-camera system with OIS, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Battery-wise, the KEY2 has a slightly larger 3500 mAh capacity compared to the G7 ThinQ's 3000 mAh, but the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android Oreo, with the G7 ThinQ being upgradable to Android 10, offering a potentially more updated software experience.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the KEY2 featuring a plastic back and aluminum frame, while the G7 ThinQ has a glass back and frame, providing a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
LG G7 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2018
2018, June 01
Announced
2018
2018, May 02
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
Also known as LG G7+ with 128 GB storageVersions: G710EM (Global); G710PM (Sprint), G710VMP (Verizon); G710ULM (USA unlocked); G710EMW (CH, AU, NZL, HKG); G710EAW 128/6 (HKG, SGP, AU, EU); G710AWM (Canada); G710N (South Korea)
Display
Size
4.5"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
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
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", no AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
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)
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBF100-6 only
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, 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 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer