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BlackBerry Keyone

BlackBerry Keyone

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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

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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