BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Tecno Spark 8P
#2879Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 8P
Performance
74.471.8
Camera
38.129.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.633.7
Build
74.765.8
Connectivity
68.055.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.945.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact build with a Gorilla Glass front and an aluminum frame, while the Tecno Spark 8P has a larger plastic frame and back, offering a more modern design.
- The KEY2's 4.5-inch display has a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, providing a higher pixel density than the Spark 8P's 6.6-inch display at 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, which generally offers better processing capabilities compared to the MediaTek Helio G70 in the Spark 8P.
- The KEY2's dual 12 MP rear cameras provide decent photography options, whereas the Spark 8P boasts a 50 MP primary camera for potentially higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity favors the Spark 8P with 5000 mAh compared to the KEY2's 3500 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Lastly, the KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the Spark 8P offers a more recent Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 8P
General
Release Date
2018
2021, October 13
Announced
2018
2021, October 13
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"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 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)
Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm) - Version 1Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) - Version 2
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - Version 2
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G52 2EEMC2 - Version 1PowerVR GE8320 - Version 2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 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
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)VGA, f/2.0
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, HDR
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
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)
164.5 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 3.00 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
Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, Tahiti Gold
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
Yes
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