Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Keyone
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Performance
64.364.2
Camera
37.519.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.629.3
Build
74.877.8
Connectivity
65.856.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.938.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Keyone features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime has an aluminum back and frame, making it slightly lighter.
- The Keyone's 4.5-inch display has a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, offering a unique 3:2 aspect ratio, whereas the Redmi 4 Prime has a larger 5.0-inch display with a 1080 x 1920 resolution and a 16:9 ratio.
- Both devices utilize the same Snapdragon 625 chipset, providing similar performance, but the Keyone has a slightly better camera with a 12 MP rear sensor compared to the 13 MP on the Redmi, although the latter can record video at 1080p.
- The Keyone's battery capacity is 3500 mAh, while the Redmi 4 Prime offers a larger 4100 mAh battery, resulting in potentially longer usage.
- In terms of software, the Keyone runs Android 7.1 and is upgradable to 8.1, while the Redmi 4 Prime operates on Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Keyone
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
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"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB 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
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
10W 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)
141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only
Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

