BlackBerry Keyone
#3328
Infinix Hot 8
#3351Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Keyone
Infinix Hot 8
Performance
64.362.1
Camera
37.527.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.633.7
Build
74.877.2
Connectivity
65.852.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.941.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Keyone features a more premium build with a Gorilla Glass front and an aluminum frame, while the Infinix Hot 8 has a glass front and back but lacks the same level of durability.
- In terms of display, the Keyone offers a smaller 4.5-inch screen with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, compared to the Hot 8's 6.52-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Keyone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, providing a more robust experience than the Hot 8's MediaTek Helio A22 or P22.
- The Keyone's rear camera is rated at 12 MP with 4K video capability, while the Hot 8 has a 13 MP camera with 1080p video.
- Battery capacity favors the Hot 8 with 5000 mAh, compared to the Keyone's 3500 mAh, but the Keyone supports faster charging at 18W.
- Lastly, the Keyone runs on Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.1, while the Hot 8 comes with Android 10, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Keyone
Infinix Hot 8
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019, September 04
Description
Versions: BBB100-1 (Canada, LATAM, APAC, US V1); BBB100-2 (EMEA); BBB100-3 (US V2); BBB100-4 (India); BBB100-6 (Japan)Also known as BlackBerry Mercury
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2 GBMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - 64/4 GB
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)QVGA (Low light sensor)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@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, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
165 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
180 g
179 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back
Colors
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
microUSB 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 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass