The new vs the old: BlackBerry KeyOne vs Priv vs Passport specs comparison

by Preslav Kateliev / Feb 25, 2017, 1:14 PM

The new vs the old: BlackBerry KeyOne vs Priv vs Passport specs comparison

So, the BlackBerry KeyOne has been announced to the delight of loyal fans. Well, the phone itself is developed and built by TCL, but BlackBerry still provides the software suite, services, and security, along with its name of course. So, it's a new age for BlackBerry phones — first hinted at by the introduction of the Priv, the hardware keyboard-equipped business-class devices no longer run on the dying BlackBerry OS, but come with Android on board.

We thought it would be neat to take a look back at what are now the last two major, keyboard-sporting phones, made by BlackBerry itself, and compare them to this new whippersnapper. You can check them out in the three-way table below.

The KeyOne is definitely a midranger under the hood, but thankfully has a lot going for it as an overall package.

BlackBerry KEYone vs BlackBerry Priv vs BlackBerry Passport

Display

Display size

4.5 inches

5.4 inches

4.5 inches

Resolution

1080 x 1620 pixels

1440 x 2560 pixels

1440 x 1440 pixels

Pixel density

433 ppi

541 ppi

453 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

55.87 %

71.58 %

56.43 %

Colors

16 777 216

Camera

Rear

Yes

Main camera

12 megapixels

18 megapixels

13 megapixels

Hardware Features

Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm

Aperture size: F2.2

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 30 mm

Flash

Dual LED

LED

Software Features

Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Blink detection, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Effects, Frames, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Scenes, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

Recording format

MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV

Features

Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing

Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video calling

Front

8 megapixels

2 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

1280x720 (HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 inches (149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm)

5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 inches (147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm)

5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 inches (128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm)

Weight

6.35 oz (180 g)

6.77 oz (192 g)

6.91 oz (196 g)

Materials

Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic; Frame: Metal

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys

Full keyboard

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953

Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992

Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AA

Processor

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm

Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Quad-core, 2200 MHz, Krait 400, 32-bit, 28 nm

GPU

Adreno 506

Adreno 418

Adreno 330

RAM

3 GB LPDDR3

Storage expansion

Slot Type

microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

OS

Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)

Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)

BlackBerry (10.3, 10)

Battery

Capacity

3505 mAh

3410 mAh

3450 mAh

Talk time

18.00 hours

Stand-by time

18.0 days (432 hours)

Talk time (3G)

23.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

18.5 days (444 hours)

Music playback

84.00 hours

Video playback

12.00 hours

Cellular

LTE (FDD)

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20

LTE (TDD)

Bands 38, 39, 40, 41

UMTS

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Data

LTE, HSPA

LTE-A, HSPA, HSUPA

HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s

Multimedia

Screen mirroring

Wireless screen share

Wireless screen share, SlimPort

DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 549

$ 699

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7 Comments

1. darkkjedii

Posts: 30880; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

I'd still get the Priv. Being able to hide the keyboard, when not wanted is hella tite. To me, the Priv is a little prettier as well. BB is coming back.

posted on Feb 25, 2017, 1:17 PM 3

2. kkmkk

Posts: 699; Member since: May 06, 2013

If i want a blackberry then i will take the prive it is the better device and it is cheaper now than the keyone most importantly you could hide the keyboard when you dont need it

posted on Feb 25, 2017, 1:32 PM 0

3. meanestgenius

Posts: 21578; Member since: May 28, 2014

I've got both a PRIV and a Passport, and I've got to say, both are incredible handsets. I'm a pkb enthusiast, so I prefer form-factors that have the pkb exposed at all times. When April hits, the KeyOne will be added to the list.