BlackBerry KEY2 LE vs KEY2: Specs comparison and main differences - The first knowledge sharing application in Vietnam

BlackBerry just announced a new member of its KEY line: the KEY2 LE . Similar to other brands that release “lite” versions of their premium phones, the KEY2 LE shares the same overall design with the KEY2 , but has lower specs and a cheaper price to match them. The new device is meant for people who want the BlackBerry experience at a lower cost, but what exactly are you compromising with, if you go for the KEY2 LE?

The answer is a little bit of everything. First, you go a step down when it comes to the CPU/GPU combo, instead of the Snapdragon 660 and the Adreno 512, you get a Snapdragon 636 and Adreno 509. Then, you lose 2 GB of RAM, going down to 4 GB. Along with the missing RAM goes half of the KEY2’s storage, leaving you with 64GB. The cuts continue in the battery department, leaving you with 3000 mAh. All that shedding hasn’t brought down the weight, however, the KEY2 LE is actually 5 grams heavier than the KEY2, but a bit slimmer.

There’s at least one positive change to be found as well, the KEY2 LE receives an upgraded main camera (13 megapixels vs 12 in the KEY2) with Portrait mode and new Wide Selfie and Face Beauty modes for the front camera.

For more details about the differences and similarities between the two devices, you can check the rest of the specs below:

BlackBerry Motion

BlackBerry KEY2

BlackBerry KEY2 LE

Display

Size

5.5 inches

4.5 inches

Technology

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body

71.00 %

55.41 %

55.79 %

Features

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 (14 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14 nm)

Processor

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit

Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit

GPU

Adreno 506

Adreno 512

Adreno 509

RAM

4GB LPDDR3

6GB LPDDR4

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage

32GB

128GB

64GB

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)

Android (8.1 Oreo)

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh

3500 mAh

3000 mAh

Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Dual camera

Main camera

12 MP (PDAF)

12 MP (PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

13 MP (PDAF)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Pixel size: 1.55 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8″; Pixel size: 1.28 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/3.09″; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Second camera

12 MP (PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

5 MP (Depth information)

Specifications

Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.6; Sensor size: 1/3.4″; Pixel size: 1 μm

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Video recording

3840×2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

3840×2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Features

HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

HDR, Video calling, Video sharing

Video calling, Video sharing

Front

8 MP

Video capture

1920×1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions

6.13 x 2.97 x 0.32 inches (155.8 x 75.5 x 8.12 mm)

5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches (151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm)

5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches (150.25 x 71.8 x 8.35 mm)

Weight

5.89 oz (167.0 g)

is 6 oz (171 g)

5.89 oz (167.0 g)

5.34 oz (151.4 g)

is 6 oz (171 g)

5.34 oz (151.4 g)

5.50 oz (156.0 g)

is 6 oz (171 g)

5.50 oz (156.0 g)

Materials

Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic

Resistance

Water, Dust; IP67

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Notification light

Notification light, Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys

Buyers information

Price

$ 450

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