Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Keyone
Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro
Performance
64.376.3
Camera
37.565.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.637.3
Build
74.879.9
Connectivity
65.860.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
41.964.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Keyone features a compact build with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro has a larger design with Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum back.
- The Keyone's 4.5-inch display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, whereas the Mi Max 4 Pro's 7.2-inch display has a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, providing a larger viewing area.
- In terms of performance, the Keyone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, while the Mi Max 4 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 675, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Mi Max 4 Pro is significantly superior with a 48 MP rear camera compared to the Keyone's 12 MP, offering enhanced photography options.
- Battery capacity also favors the Mi Max 4 Pro with 5800 mAh versus the Keyone's 3500 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Finally, the Keyone runs on Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.1, while the Mi Max 4 Pro comes with Android 9.0 and MIUI 11, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Keyone
Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 612
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF20 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
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 / 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

