BlackBerry Key2 - Wikipedia

2018 Android smartphone by BlackBerry "KEY2" redirects here. For the secondary key, see _NSAKEY § Secondary key (_NSAKEY and _KEY2). BlackBerry Key2

Brand	BlackBerry Mobile
Manufacturer	TCL Corporation
Type	Smartphone
Predecessor	BlackBerry KeyOne BlackBerry Q5 (Key2 LE)
Related	BlackBerry Evolve X
Form factor	Bar/Slate
Dimensions	H 151.4 mm (5.96 in)W 71.8 mm (2.83 in)D 8.5 mm (0.33 in)
Weight	168 g (6 oz)
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo
System-on-chip	Key2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660Key2 LE: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636[1]
CPU	Octacore 4x Kryo 2.2 GHz 4x Kryo 1.8 GHz
GPU	Adreno 512
Memory	Key2: 6 GiB RAMKey2 LE: 4 GiB RAM
Storage	Key2: 64 / 128 GBKey2 LE: 32 / 64 GB
Removable storage	Up to 2 TB microSDXC
Battery	Key2: 3,500 mAh Li-Ion non-removable batteryKey2 LE: 3,000 mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery
Rear camera	12.2 MP with f/1.8 aperture, 79.3° FOV, Dual Phase Detect Auto Focus (Dual PDAF) 12 MP with f/2.6 aperture, 50° fov, Pixel-1.0um, Phase Detect Auto Focus (PDAF)
Front camera	8 MP camera
Display	4.5" (110 mm) IPS LCD 1620 x 1080 pixels, 429 ppi 3:2 aspect ratio
Connectivity	List Wi-Fi: (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi hotspot GPS Bluetooth 5.0 USB-C NFC FM radio
Data inputs	Multi-touch touchscreen, integrated hardware keyboard (Key2 with touchpad)
Codename	Athena
Website	www.blackberrymobile.in/key2/

The BlackBerry Key2 (stylized as BlackBerry KEY²) is a touchscreen-based Android smartphone with an integrated hardware keyboard that was manufactured by TCL Corporation under the brand name of BlackBerry Mobile. Originally known by its unofficial codename "Athena", the Key2 was officially announced in New York on June 7, 2018. The Key2 was the successor to the BlackBerry KeyOne, the seventh BlackBerry smartphone to run Android. It was released on July 13, 2018. A stripped-down budget variant, the BlackBerry Key2 LE ("Light Edition"), was introduced in October of the same year, and was the final BlackBerry smartphone before the discontinuation of BlackBerry Mobile.

Specifications

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Hardware

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The Key2 measures 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm, and features a 4.5" 3:2 aspect ratio multi-touch touchscreen. The top of the phone features a headphone jack, while the bottom of the phone features a USB-C port and mono speaker. The right side of the phone features the volume keys, power button, and a "convenience key" which can be programmed to launch apps, activate Google Assistant, or access other device shortcuts, and which doubles as a mute button during an active phone call.[citation needed]

Below the display, the Key2 features a touch-enabled 35-key backlit integrated hardware keyboard which responds to swipe gestures and doubles as a trackpad, and integrates a fingerprint scanner into the space bar. The keyboard also features a “Speed Key”, the first new key introduced on a BlackBerry keyboard in over a decade, which allows users to quickly switch between applications using programmable key shortcuts.[2]

The Key2 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, and features a non-removable 3500 mAh battery which provides between 25 and 35 hours of use between charges.[3] The phone features an 8MP front-facing camera and dual 12MP rear cameras with LED flash.[citation needed]

Software

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BlackBerry Key2 ships with Android Oreo 8.1.[4]

Pre-loaded apps

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The Key2 is preloaded with a number of BlackBerry applications, including BlackBerry Hub, which consolidates emails, calendar alerts, messages, and phone calls into a unified inbox. The phone also includes the BlackBerry DTEK security center, and BlackBerry Locker, which can be used to secure sensitive photos, files, and applications with a recognized fingerprint.

Network connectivity

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Model	Region	Bands (frequency MHz)
BBF100-1	EU, Africa, AU	FDD-LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500) TDD-LTE bands 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 4, 5/6, 8 (2100/1900/1700/850/900 MHz) Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
BBF100-2	Canada, US, LATAM	FDD-LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300),66(1700/2100) TDD-LTE bands 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 4, 5/6, 8 (2100/1900/1700/850/900 MHz) Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
BBF100-4	China	FDD-LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700) TDD-LTE bands 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 & CDMA Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
BBF100-6	ME, APAC, India (Dual SIM)	FDD-LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500) TDD-LTE bands 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 4, 5/6, 8 (2100/1900/1700/850/900 MHz) Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

BlackBerry Key2 LE

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The entry-level version of the Key2, the Key2 LE, was introduced with a $399 US base price, a significant markdown from the $649 Key2. The Key2 LE features many of the same amenities of its upmarket counterpart, although it lacks the touch-sensitive keyboard and aluminum body (instead having a plastic construction). The Key2 LE also has the less powerful Snapdragon 636 processor and only 4 GB of RAM compared to the original six. As well, the Key2 LE is equipped with a smaller 3,000 mAh battery.[5] The Key2 LE is available with either 32 or 64 GB of internal storage space.[citation needed]

Being positioned at a lower price range and specifications, the Key2 LE is therefore considered a spiritual successor to the 2013 BlackBerry Q5, an entry-level counterpart of the Q10.

Market availability

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BlackBerry has slightly changed the specs especially for APAC region and launched a dual sim variant, named BBF100-6 in India, via OnlyMobiles.

Legacy

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Chinese company Unihertz have produced several smartphones with an integrated hardware QWERTY keyboard starting in 2021. One particular model, the Unihertz Titan Slim, bears a design that is reminiscent of the BlackBerry Key2.

See also

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• BlackBerry KeyOne

Further reading

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• "BlackBerry Key2 User Guide" (American version). TCL Corporation.
• "BlackBerry Key2 LE User Guide" (American version). TCL Corporation.

References

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1. ^ Velazco, Chris (7 June 2018). "BlackBerry KEY2 hands-on: A stylish approach to privacy and multitasking". Engadget. Archived from the original on 7 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
2. ^ "BlackBerry KEY2 Review - One of the best BlackBerry keyboards ever built". CrackBerry.com. 2018-06-27. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
3. ^ "Bwork=TechRadar". Archived from the original on 2021-11-07. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
4. ^ "BlackBerry KEY2 Specifications". GSMArena. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
5. ^ "BlackBerry Key2 LE review: A cheaper way to get the keyboard in your pocket". PCWorld. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2019.

External links

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• Official website
• Phone specifications
• KEY2 Dual Sim Specifications Archived 2018-07-30 at the Wayback Machine
• Official BlackBerry Key2 LE Specifications

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