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:
Display
Size
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
71.00 %
55.41 %
55.79 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 (14 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14 nm)
Processor
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 512
Adreno 509
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
128GB
64GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (8.1 Oreo)
Android (8.1 Oreo)
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0
Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.8"
Pixel size: 1.28 μm
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.8"
Pixel size: 1.28 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
12 MP (PDAF, CMOS image sensor)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.6
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.6
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
HDR, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
8 MP
8 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
(155.8 x 75.5 x 8.12 mm)
(151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm)
(150.25 x 71.8 x 8.35 mm)
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Frame: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Notification light, Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys
Notification light, Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys
Buyers information
Price
$ 450
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