BlackBerry KEY2 LE vs KEY2: Specs comparison and main differences
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 KEY2 LE vs BlackBerry KEY2 vs BlackBerry Motion
Display
Display size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
16:9
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
55.79 %
55.41 %
71.00 %
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953
Processor
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 512
Adreno 506
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
128 GB
32 GB
OS
Android (8.1 Oreo)
Android (8.1 Oreo)
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Phase detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 1.28 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Second camera
5 megapixels
12 megapixels
Features
Depth information
Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.6; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys
Notification light, Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys
Notification light
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 450
Related phones
- Display 4.5" 1080 x 1620 pixels
- Camera 12 MP / 8 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Octa-core, 2200 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 128 GB + microSDXC
- Battery 3500 mAh
- Display 4.5" 1080 x 1620 pixels
- Camera 13 MP / 8 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, Octa-core, 1800 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 64 GB + microSDXC
- Battery 3000 mAh
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