BlackBerry KEY2
#2955
Tecno Spark 8T
#2863Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 8T
Performance
74.472.6
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
44.945.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact build with a Gorilla Glass front and an aluminum frame, while the Tecno Spark 8T has a larger, plastic-bodied design.
- The KEY2's 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a higher pixel density at 434 ppi compared to the Spark 8T's 6.6-inch display at 400 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Helio G35 in the Spark 8T.
- The KEY2's camera system includes dual 12 MP rear lenses, while the Spark 8T boasts a single 50 MP rear camera, both offering 1080p video recording.
- The KEY2 has a 3500 mAh battery, whereas the Spark 8T features a larger 5000 mAh battery, enhancing longevity.
- Software-wise, the KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the Spark 8T operates on a more recent Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, providing a potentially more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 8T
General
Release Date
2018
2021, December 15
Announced
2018
2021, December 15
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 MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 512
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 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), PDAFQVGA
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-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
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)
164.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.47 x 2.99 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
Atlantic Blue, Turquoise Cyan, Iris Purple, Cocoa 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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity