Updated : Jun 15, 2025, 9:32 PM

BlackBerry KEYone

Full Specifications

Released · Apr 27, 2017

4.5-inch · 1620x1080px

This device is also known as BlackBerry DTEK70, BlackBerry Mercury

8.5

Read BlackBerry KEYone Review

9.0

Read All User Reviews (2)

I want it 15 users

I have it 5 users

I had it 7 users

Popular Comparisons

The BlackBerry KEYone is most commonly compared with these phones:

Availability
Officially announced	Feb 25, 2017
Prices (MSRP)	$549

Design
Dimensions	5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 inches 149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm
Weight	6.35 oz / 180.0 g
Materials	Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics	Fingerprint (touch)
Features	Notification light, Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys
Keys	Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key; Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors	Black, Silver

Display
Size	4.5-inch, 55.87% screen-to-body
Type	IPS LCD
Resolution	1620x1080px, 3:2 ratio, 433 PPI
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

PhoneArena Display Test
Bright Max (20% APL)	Untested
Bright Min	18 (Poor)
Learn more on our PhoneArena Display Test Results page.

Hardware
System chip	Snapdragon 625 8953 (14 nm)
Processor	Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 506
Memory	3GB (LPDDR3)/32GB 4GB/64GB
Storage expansion	microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS	Android (7.1 Nougat)
This device has different variants: View all

Battery
Type	3505 mAh, Li - Ion
Charging	Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	12 MP (PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Flash	Dual LED
Video recording	4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (30 fps) Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front	8 MP (Wide Angle, HDR) Video capture: 1080p

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	4.2, Yes
WLAN	a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac
USB	Type-C, USB 3.1
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hearing aid compatible	T3
Location	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Other	NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring	Wireless screen share
Radio	FM
Additional microphone(s)	Noise cancellation

Cellular
4G (FDD) Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30
4G (TDD) Bands	38, 39, 40, 41
3G Bands	1, 2, 4, 5, 8
Data Speed	LTE, HSPA
SIM type	Nano SIM
This device has different variants: View all

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Mar 22, 2017 FCC ID value: 2ACCJN016
Measured SAR	Head: 0.47 W/kg Body: 1.31 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.47 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.31 W/kg

Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD) Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20, 28
4G (TDD) Bands	38, 40
3G Bands	5, 8, 2, 1

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	4GB/64GB

Despite our efforts to provide full and correct BlackBerry KEYone specifications, there is always a possibility of admitting a mistake. If you see any wrong or incomplete data, please

LET US KNOW.

If you are interested in using our specs commercially, check out our Phone specs database licensing page.

Overall User Rating

(2 reviews)

Build quality

9.5

Camera quality

Performance

Display

Battery life and charging

Related News

Yeah, I know I'm nuts when it comes to smartphones but my smartphone obsession is how I landed this gig (it's a great story that I will divulge one day) and why I've been here 16 years. One thing I like to do with an older phone that I never owned (a...

Firm plans to update BlackBerry phones, add new chips, memory, storage, and install Android

BlackBerry KEYone will probably be discontinued later this year, which is why many retailers are trying to get rid of the phone as quickly as possible. The best way to do that is to heavily discount it during sales until stock depletes.If you missed ...

Save $200 on the BlackBerry KEYone at Best Buy (clearance sale)

BlackBerry KEYone is getting another deep price cut meant to appeal to nostalgics still in love with the brand. The KEYone made its debut on the market back in April 2017, so support is almost certain to stop in just a few months.The KEYone is usuall...

Deal: Unlocked BlackBerry KEYone drops to just $270 on Amazon

The BlackBerry KEYone is more than a year old, but its price has never dropped below $300, even though we're talking about a pure mid-range smartphone. Although it's been discounted many times in the past, we can't say that you could score a great de...