BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Motorola Moto G8
#2458Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Motorola Moto G8
Performance
74.473.1
Camera
38.163.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.628.1
Build
74.767.9
Connectivity
68.052.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.948.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, providing a higher pixel density than the Motorola Moto G8's 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, while the Moto G8 uses the Snapdragon 665, which offers slightly improved efficiency.
- The KEY2 has a dual 12 MP rear camera setup, whereas the Moto G8 boasts a 16 MP main camera along with additional ultrawide and macro lenses, providing more versatility.
- The KEY2's 3500 mAh battery is smaller than the Moto G8's 4000 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, with the KEY2 on Android 8.1 and the Moto G8 on Android 10, which is upgradable to Android 11, indicating a more modern software experience for the Moto G8.
- Build quality differs as well, with the KEY2 featuring an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Moto G8 has a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Motorola Moto G8
General
Release Date
2018
2020, March 05
Announced
2018
2020, March 05
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"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 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
16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
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/2.0, 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
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)
161.3 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.35 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
168 g
188.3 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
White Prism, Capri Blue, Pearl White, Neon Blue
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity