BlackBerry Keyone
The BlackBerry Keyone is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 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
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, February. Released 2017, April
Also Known As
Versions: BBB100-1 (Canada, LATAM, APAC, US V1); BBB100-2 (EMEA); BBB100-3 (US V2); BBB100-4 (India); BBB100-6 (Japan)Also known as BlackBerry Mercury
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
434 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
180g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only
Colors
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (BBB100-4 only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry Keyone does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the BlackBerry Keyone has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the BlackBerry Keyone charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min).
Yes, the BlackBerry Keyone supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The BlackBerry Keyone SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only.
Yes, the BlackBerry Keyone has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BlackBerry Keyone ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo).
The BlackBerry Keyone uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The BlackBerry Keyone supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The BlackBerry Keyone has 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR.
