BlackBerry Keyone
#2648
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
#2251Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Keyone
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.447.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.361.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Keyone features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 4 has a larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Keyone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 4 utilizes a more capable Snapdragon 660, providing better multitasking and gaming performance.
- The camera on the Mi Max 4 is significantly superior with a 48 MP rear sensor compared to the Keyone's 12 MP, allowing for higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity also favors the Mi Max 4 with 5800 mAh compared to the Keyone's 3500 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android, but the Keyone is limited to Android 7.1, while the Mi Max 4 comes with Android 9.0 and MIUI 11, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Keyone using Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, while the Mi Max 4 features Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum back, enhancing durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Keyone
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
General
Release Date
2017
N/A
Announced
2017
N/A
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
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
7.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~354 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
5800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
N/A
Weight
180 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes