Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
Performance
74.472.6
Camera
38.129.9
Display
58.970.4
Battery
26.633.7
Build
74.765.8
Connectivity
68.046.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
44.953.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Tecno Spark 9T has a plastic frame and back, making it less robust.
- The KEY2 has a smaller 4.5-inch display with a higher pixel density of 434 ppi compared to the Spark 9T's 6.6-inch display at 400 ppi, both using IPS LCD technology.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Helio G35 in the Spark 9T.
- The KEY2's camera system includes dual 12 MP sensors, allowing for more versatility, whereas the Spark 9T has a 50 MP main camera but lacks dual sensors.
- The Spark 9T has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the KEY2's 3500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the Spark 9T features a more recent Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
General
Release Date
2018
2022, July 28
Announced
2018
2022, July 28
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
Not to be confused withTecno Spark 9Tfor Nigeria
Display
Size
4.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits
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
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, 27mm (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA, 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, (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
18W 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, 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
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
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, gyro, proximity

