BlackBerry Key2

Added: 06.09.18 | Updated: 05.05.20
  • Model: Key2
  • Brand: BlackBerry
  • Rating: 4.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
  • Price: 500 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2018
  • Dimensions: 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm
  • Weight: 168 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 64/128 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 4.5 inches
  • Battery: 3500 mAh
  • Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 8MP

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BlackBerry Key2 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

BlackBerry Key2 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

BlackBerry Key2

Other names

Versions: BBF100-1 (EU, Africa, AU); BBF100-2 (Canada, US, LATAM); BBF100-6 (ME, APAC, India); BBF100-4 (China) Also known as BlackBerry Athena

Launch date

2018, June

BlackBerry Key2 PricePrice

First price

500 EUR

BlackBerry Key2 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.96 in (151.4 mm)

Width

2.83 in ( 71.8 mm)

Depth

0.33 in ( 8.5 mm)

Weight

5.93 oz (168 grams)

Build materials

Aluminum frame (7000 series), plastic back

Water resistant

Colors

Black, Silver

Case

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BlackBerry Key2 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

4.5 in

Screen Area

60.0 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1620 px

Points per inch

434 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

3:2

Ratio (screen:body)

55.2%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Screen protector

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BlackBerry Key2 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)

GPU

- Adreno 512

BlackBerry Key2 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB

BlackBerry Key2 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 8.1 (Oreo)

User Interface

BlackBerry Key2 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3'', 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF
-12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, PDAF

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps

BlackBerry Key2 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.12µm

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

BlackBerry Key2 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (BBF100-6 model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - EU, Africa, AU (BBF100-1) 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) - Canada, US, LATAM (BBF100-2) 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - ME, APAC, India (BBF100-6) 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China (BBF100-4)
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - BBF100-6 only
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
SAR EU 0.72 W/kg (head)     1.68 W/kg (body)    

BlackBerry Key2 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
NFC Yes
USB 3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

BlackBerry Key2 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3500 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Charging

-Fast battery charging: 50% in 36 min (Quick Charge 3.0)

BlackBerry Key2 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-
--Capacitive touch 4-row BlackBerry keyboard

Performance Benchmark

BlackBerry Key2 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score104256 (Position 298 out of 2129)

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BlackBerry Key2 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core1628 (Position 170 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core5894 (Position 125 out of 1023)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from BlackBerry. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does BlackBerry Key2 cost?

The price of the BlackBerry Key2 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 500 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the BlackBerry Key2 come out?

BlackBerry Key2 mobile was launched on in these colors: Black, Silver.

What is the size and weight of BlackBerry Key2 ?

The BlackBerry Key2 has dimensions of Height: 151.4 mm Width: 71.8 mm Thickness: 8.5 mm and weighs approximately 168 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of BlackBerry Key2?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1620 px at a pixel density of 434 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a BlackBerry Key2 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260). BlackBerry Key2 is available with internal memory of 64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the BlackBerry Key2?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3'', 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, PDAF and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the BlackBerry Key2?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.12µm and features like