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BlackBerry Key2 LE deals and reviews

BlackBerry Key2 LE

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19 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): November 2018

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

91

TechAeris | Alex Hernandez

It's a fine mid-range device, but it's my opinion that physical keyboards are just not for everyone anymore.

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85

Coolsmartphone | Dan Carter

Having used a few Blackberry devices recently, I pretty much knew what I was expecting from the KEY2 LE. A decent cut-down version of the original Key2.

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84

NotebookCheck | Florian Scmitt

Slimmed down, but in the right places. The BlackBerry KEY2 LE is a decent business smartphone with a physical keyboard that retains most of the KEY2's best features.

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80

IT PRO | Alan Martin

While we're still not sold on the utility of a physical keyboard in this day and age, the sensible cuts TCL has made to the BlackBerry Key2 LE make it a much more attractive proposition - particularly for security-conscious businesses.

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80

Expert Reviews | Alan Martin

Should you buy a BlackBerry in 2019? I wouldn't personally... But if you prefer everything with a BlackBerry taste, then the Key2 LE is worth a nibble.

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80

Android Authority | Williams Pelegrin

The BlackBerry Key2 LE is a great option for keyboard loyalists who can't splurge. Everyone else should keep walking.

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80

TechRadar | Holly Brockwell

A 'light' version of the Key2, the Key2 LE offers the classic BlackBerry keyboard in a less pricey package. It's not a mainstream proposition, but its target audience will love it.

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80

MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti

All in all, the KEY2 LE makes sense for a very small nice, but BlackBerry has found a way to wiggle in and snuggle into many niches over the years, so whilst I can't see it yet,

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80

Mobile Syrup | Domenico Lamberti

All in all, the KEY2 LE makes sense for a very small nice, but BlackBerry has found a way to wiggle in and snuggle into many niches over the years, so whilst I can't see it yet, When the successor eventually comes out next year, I'll probably be kicking myself over this paragraph.

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80

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

The price reflects the mid-range specs, but what you get is still a solid, productivity-boosting device that holds true to the values you'd expect from a BlackBerry.

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80

Know Your Mobile | Damien McFerran

A good-looking throwback to a simpler age, but the lack of power and that strange screen ratio might put some people off.

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70

PCWorld | Adam Patrick Murray

The BlackBerry Key2 LE cuts some corners to come in cheaper than the standard Key2, but luckily that sweet keyboard is unaffected.

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70

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

This phone is for people who want a physical keyboard, some extra work tools, and BlackBerry's software. If you consume lots of media (particularly video), go with a normal, slate-style device. I like the Key2 LE's character, but it's strictly for keyboard die-hards.

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70

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

Unless you're utterly and completely certain by now that you need a physical keyboard, the Key2 LE is not the best use of your money.

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70

Trusted Reviews | Jon Mundy

The Key2 LE remains a 'BlackBerry die-hards only' affair, but it's far more sensibly priced than its big brother.

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70

91mobiles | Prateek Pandey

Despite everything, I feel that the BlackBerry KEY2 LE is a solid smartphone albeit, caters to a niche group of users.

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60

The Indian Express | Anuj Bhatia

For me, the biggest issue with the Key2 LE is the lack of purpose. Granted, the phone is not for everyone and it is targeted at those who can't live without a physical keyboard.

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60

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

BlackBerry returns to its business roots with the Key2 LE, and in shunning high-tech features, the phone borders on the boring.

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60

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

The Key2 LE makes BlackBerry's physical keyboard phone affordable, though it carries some compromises to hit its lower price.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar with physical keyboard
Dimensions 150.25 x 71.8 x 8.35 mm (5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 156 g (5.5 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 4.5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1620 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 433 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 55.9 %

Display Type: IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
GPU: Adreno 509
RAM: 4GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 13 megapixels + 5 megapixels with dual-tone LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 32GB, 64GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3000 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: None

SIM Standard
SIM standard

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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

Front

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