BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Samsung Galaxy A6s
#4065Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Performance
74.474.4
Camera
38.147.4
Display
58.944.5
Battery
26.626.1
Build
74.70.2
Connectivity
68.058.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.936.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a more compact build with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display, offering a higher pixel density of 434 ppi compared to the Samsung Galaxy A6s's 6.0-inch PLS LCD at 402 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, providing similar performance, but the KEY2 has a slightly better battery capacity at 3500 mAh versus the A6s's 3300 mAh.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 12 MP rear camera, but the A6s includes an additional 5 MP depth sensor and a higher-resolution 12 MP selfie camera compared to the KEY2's 8 MP.
- The KEY2 runs Android 8.1, while the A6s operates on Android 8.0, giving the KEY2 a slight edge in software experience.
- Overall, the KEY2 emphasizes a more durable design with its aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass, while the A6s offers a larger display and enhanced selfie capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Samsung Galaxy A6s
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
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"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 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)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 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, f/1.8, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
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)
156.3 x 76.5 x 8.4 mm (6.15 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black, White, Blue, Pink, 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 / CDMA / 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 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, 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 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass