BlackBerry KEY2 vs BlackBerry Passport
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry KEY2
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BlackBerry Passport
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BlackBerry KEY2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BlackBerry Passport
Better display
BlackBerry Passport
Lighter body
BlackBerry KEY2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1620 | 1440 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 434 | 453 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 55.2 | 56.5 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | BlackBerry |
| OS Version | 8.1 | — |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.6 | 13 MP, f/2, 30mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3500 | 3450 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 84 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 444 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 18 h (2G) / Up to 23 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBF100-6 only | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151.4 | 128 |
| keyboard | QWERTY | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 196 |
| Width (mm) | 71.8 | 90.3 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, June. Released 2018, June | 2014, June. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - EU, Africa, AU (BBF100-1) | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS2 | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry KEY2 | BlackBerry Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry KEY2 and BlackBerry Passport are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry KEY2 packs a 3500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BlackBerry Passport reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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