BlackBerry KEY2 LE
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 150.3 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 434 PPI screen
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 156g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, August. Released 2018, October
Also Known As
Versions: BBE100-1, BBE100-4 DS (EU, Africa, AU); BBE100-2, BBE100-5 DS (NA, LATAM)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
434 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
156g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
150.3 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry KEY2 LE does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the BlackBerry KEY2 LE has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the BlackBerry KEY2 LE supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the BlackBerry KEY2 LE has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo).
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE supports Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE has 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR.
