BlackBerry KEY2
The BlackBerry KEY2 is a high-end Android smartphone with a 4.5-inch display, a 12MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. It has a fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, and a 3,500mAh battery.
BlackBerry KEY2 Price
At the time of it's release in 2018, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new BlackBerry KEY2 was about 500 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore BlackBerry KEY2 device?
Resetting or factory restoring a BlackBerry KEY2 device, also known as "master resetting", is a process that can be used to restore the phone to its factory settings. This is useful if you need to bring your phone back to its original state or if it's experiencing software issues. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset a BlackBerry KEY2 device: Method 1: Using the Recovery Menu 1. Turn off your phone. 2. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously until the recovery menu appears. 3. Scroll down and select "Wipe data/factory data". 4. Scroll down and select "Yes – delete all user data". 5. Wait for the device to reset. This may take several minutes. 6. When the reboot screen appears, press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously until the recovery menu reappears. 7. Scroll down and select "Reboot System". 8. Your phone will now reboot with its factory settings. Method 2: Using the BlackBerry KEY2 Home Screen 1. Swipe down left from the top right corner to access the shortcuts drawer. 2. Scroll down and select "Settings". 3. Scroll down and select "Privacy". 4. Scroll down and select "System Privacy". 5. Scroll down and select "Clear Search Data". 6. Scroll down and select "Clear App Data". 7. Scroll down and select "Clear Network Data". 8. Scroll down and select "Clear Storage". 9. Scroll down and select "Delete all best practices". 10. Scroll down and select "Clear Memory". 11. Your phone will now reboot with its factory settings. Method 3: Using the BlackBerry KEY2 LED Indicator 1. Turn off your phone. 2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button simultaneously until the LED indicator starts flashing. 3. Release the power button and continue holding the volume up button. 4. The LED indicator will stop flashing and a triangle will appear. 5. Press and hold the Volume Up button and then press the power button. 6. Wait for the device to reset. This may take several minutes. 7. When the reboot screen appears, press and hold the Volume Up button until the settings menu appears. 8. Scroll down and select "Reboot System". 9. Your phone will now reboot with its factory settings. It's important to note that resetting your phone will erase all data, including contacts, messages, and other personal information. Make sure to back up any important data before resetting your phone. The above methods have been tested and are recommended for safely factory resetting a BlackBerry KEY2 device.
What is the battery life of the BlackBerry KEY2?
The BlackBerry KEY2 has a battery life of up to 12 hours.
What type of processor does the BlackBerry KEY2 have?
The BlackBerry KEY2 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
Does the BlackBerry KEY2 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the BlackBerry KEY2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (BBF100-6 model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - EU, Africa, AU (BBF100-1) |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China (BBF100-4) | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2018, June |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2018, June |
Body
| Dimensions | 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - BBF100-6 only |
| Capacitive touch 4-row BlackBerry keyboard | |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.5 inches, 60.0 cm2 (~55.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | |
Main Camera
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF |
|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm |
|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS2 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min (advertised) |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Silver, Red |
|---|---|
| Models | BBF100-6, BBF100-1, BBF100-2, BBF100-4 |
| SAR EU | 0.72 W/kg (head) 1.68 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 500 EUR |
Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 140984 (v7) GeekBench: 5830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
|---|---|
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1572 (nominal), 3.212 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 79dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 86h |
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