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7-528: 1620 x 1080 pixels , 429 ppi The BlackBerry Key2 (stylized as BlackBerry KEY² ) is a touchscreen -based Android smartphone with a portrait-oriented, fixed (not sliding) integrated hardware keyboard that is 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
14-761: A recognized fingerprint. 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) 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) 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) ( Dual SIM ) 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 has slightly changed
21-566: 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. 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. The phone features an 8MP front-facing camera and dual 12MP rear cameras with LED flash. The entry-level version of
28-633: Is the successor to the BlackBerry KeyOne , and the seventh BlackBerry smartphone to run the Android operating system. It was released on July 13, 2018. An entry-level variant, the Key2 LE, was introduced in October of the same year. 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
35-590: The Key2 LE is equipped with a smaller 3,000 mAh battery. The Key2 LE is available with either 32 or 64 GB of internal storage space. BlackBerry Key2 ships with Android Oreo 8.1. 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
42-410: 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 upscale brethren, 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,
49-471: 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. Below the display, the Key2 features a touch-enabled 35-key backlit integrated hardware keyboard which responds to swipe gestures and doubles as
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