Due to the slightly higher price tag of this year’s BlackBerry KEY2, manufacturer TCL is seemingly looking to release a cheaper variant of the device in the hope of catering to higher number consumers. And, while this version was expected to be called the KEY2 Lite upon launch, the latest FCC certification has revealed a slightly different name.
Seemingly a shortened version of KEY2 Lite Edition, the next BlackBerry smartphone looks set to be known as the KEY2 LE. The variant in question which has revealed this name goes by the model number BBE 100-5 and complements the BBE 100-1 and BBE 100-2 variants that have previously been spotted. Currently, while no concrete information has been provided in regards to what differentiates the offerings, different storage configurations seems to be the most probable scenario. In any case, aside from this, the overall spec sheet is expected to remain largely the same. This means each model should come equipped with a 2,900mAh battery and Android 8.1 Oreo straight out of the box. Moreover, despite the lower price tag, the Snapdragon 660 that is featured inside the regular model is also expected to power the LE variant.
Currently, it’s unclear how the BlackBerry KEY2 LE will be priced upon launch, although the smartphone will most likely become official at this year’s IFA event in Berlin late next month. This will be followed by a release in September, where consumers should be able to pick the device up in either Red, Blue, or Copper.
Get Visible as low as $20/mo for 1 year. Limited time offer with code: FRESHSTART
$20
/mo
$25
$5 off (20%)
Offer Ends 6.1.2026 at 11.59pm ET. New members get $5/mo off the $25/mg Visible plan, $35/mo Visible+ plan, or $45/mo Visible+ Pro plan for the first 12 months. Promo code FRESHSTART required at checkout.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: