BlackBerry KEY2
#2414
Ulefone Armor 8 5G
#1521Category Breakdown
BlackBerry KEY2
Ulefone Armor 8 5G
Performance
62.573.0
Camera
45.445.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.964.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry KEY2 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Ulefone Armor 8 5G has a more rugged design with an aluminum back and rubber elements, emphasizing durability.
- The KEY2's 4.5-inch display offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels compared to the Armor 8's 6.1-inch 720 x 1560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image on the KEY2.
- In terms of performance, the KEY2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660, while the Armor 8 utilizes the more modern Mediatek Dimensity 800, providing better efficiency and 5G capability.
- The KEY2's dual 12 MP rear cameras deliver 4K video, whereas the Armor 8's 64 MP camera is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity favors the Armor 8 with 5080 mAh versus the KEY2's 3500 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the KEY2 runs on Android 8.1, while the Armor 8 operates on Android 10, offering a more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry KEY2
Ulefone Armor 8 5G
General
Release Date
2018
2020, September 21
Announced
2018
2020, September 21
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
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G57 MP4
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF2 other unknown cameras
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
5080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5080 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
N/A
Weight
168 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Front glass, aluminum back with rubber, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black, Orange, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBF100-6 only
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 10
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, baroceptor, coulombmeter
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes