BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
#2454Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Performance
74.473.9
Camera
38.129.9
Display
58.974.1
Battery
26.633.7
Build
74.765.8
Connectivity
68.054.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.948.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact build with a Gorilla Glass front and an aluminum frame, while the Tecno Spark 8 Pro has a larger, plastic-bodied design.
- The KEY2's 4.5-inch display offers a higher pixel density at 434 ppi compared to the Spark 8 Pro's 6.8-inch display with 395 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset, providing efficient multitasking with 6GB of RAM, whereas the Spark 8 Pro uses a Helio G85 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM.
- The KEY2's dual 12 MP rear cameras deliver 4K video recording, while the Spark 8 Pro boasts a 48 MP main camera but is limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity favors the Spark 8 Pro with 5000 mAh and 33W charging, compared to the KEY2's 3500 mAh and 18W.
- Finally, the KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the Spark 8 Pro operates on a more recent Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2021, December 29
Announced
2018
2021, December 29
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"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated 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
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
33W 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)
169 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
168 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Komodo Island, Interstellar Black, Winsor Violet
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity