BlackBerry Key2 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90	Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden A really impressive phone, but it won't be to everyone's tastes. It's great for physical keyboard fans and those who want an excellent camera - provided they don't care about low-light shooting Read full review
85	NotebookCheck | Thomas Meyer and Daniel Schmidt BlackBerry has reinvented itself, and with the KEY2 combines data security with a practically stock Android Oreo experience. There are comparably priced devices with better speakers and cameras though. Read full review
85	Engadget | Chris Velazco The BlackBerry KEY2 isn't the first Android-powered BlackBerry, but it is by far the best. Its blend of style, solid performance, a fantastic physical keyboard and a long-lasting battery more than enough to win over one-time BlackBerry devotees and people who hate typing on touchscreens. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu Even if using a physical keyboard hasn't really crossed your mind, we recommend giving the Key2 a try. You may be surprised at how much you like it. Read full review
80	MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti Many people have moved on from physical keyboards and shortcuts, and there is nothing wrong with that, but if you've got the urge, and can stomach the price, I can't imagine you'd be disappointed with the KEY2. Read full review
80	pocketnow | Cam Bunton BlackBerry fans will be pleased as punch with the many things the Key2 does so very well. It's the pinnacle of physical keyboard phones. Read full review
80	Android Authority | Jimmy Westenberg If you're looking for something unique that stands out, the Key2 should be at the top of your list. Read full review
80	Toronto Sun | Adam Swimmer The BlackBerry KEY2 is a great device for messaging and communication and serviceable for multimedia. So, ultimately, it comes down to what you want to use it for. Read full review
80	Stuff | Andrew Williams Need a workhorse to that puts productivity and security high on its priority list? Then the BlackBerry Key2 is one of the best you can get. Read full review
80	PCWorld | Adam Patrick Murray So whether you are an ex-BlackBerry user wondering if you should go back or someone who is intrigued with the idea of a physical keyboard, it's safe to say that the KEY2 is worth your time. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton The keyboard is massively improved over the KeyOne, the battery will get through a whole day without trying, and the Speed Key makes it easy to get things done quickly. Read full review
80	Android Headlines | Nick Sutrich Blackberry says it best themselves; this phone is built for productivity, for folks who type all the time, people who want to keep track of everything going on, but aren't focused on mobile gaming or watching HDR content on a giant screen. Read full review
80	phoneArena | John Velasco Obviously, it has more utility than most other phones thanks to its physical keyboard, but it lacks the raw power to convince hardcore gamers and power users. Read full review
80	TechRadar | Matt Swider, Abbas Jaffar Ali The new BlackBerry Key2 is a phone designed entirely for BlackBerry fans. Read full review
80	91mobiles | Nick Sutrich Blackberry's new masterpiece is here, and it's easily one of 2018's most fantastic phones in every way it tries to be. In a sea of nearly identical black slabs, TCL has crafted 2018's most unique smartphone. It's unapologetically Blackberry Read full review
80	Coolsmartphone | Julian Chokkattu Great software with a focus on security and privacy. The BlackBerry Key2 is an exceptional phone. Read full review
75	Neowin | Rich Woods Take away the keyboard and you have a phone that's terrible for playing games, and a camera that's average at best. Read full review
70	Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman This phone is for people specifically seeking the physical keyboard and advanced productivity software. Read full review
70	Mobile Syrup | Sameer Chhabra BlackBerry's KEY2 is a fantastic upper mid-range smartphone being sold at a decidedly premium price. Read full review
70	PC Mag | Sascha Segan The BlackBerry Key2 has a great little keyboard and gives you more control over your privacy than other Android phones do. Read full review
70	Wired | Jeffrey Van Camp If you long for the days of tiny, clicky physical phone keyboards long past, you might like it, too. Read full review
70	Mashable | Raymong Wong The BlackBerry Key 2 is the best and only phone to get if a physical keyboard is must-have. Read full review
70	The Economic Times | Hitesh Raj Bhagat This Key 2 is what the legacy BlackBerry user has been waiting for. Anyone else looking for the maximum bang for their buck, the best camera and the best performance should look elsewhere. Read full review
70	ZDNet | Jason Cipriani There's a lot to like here, especially for business users. Read full review
70	Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail TCL has modernized the physical-keyboard smartphone with the BlackBerry Key2, producing one of the year's best handsets for the productivity minded. Read full review
70	TechnoBuffalo | Danny Zepeda The best way I can describe the phone is fun, but ultimately not worth it. Read full review
70	SlashGear | Chris Davies For those devoted to physical QWERTY that may still be worth it; everybody else may well find the market – and their fingers – have moved on. Read full review
65	Gizmodo UK | Sam Rutherford And I've got to admit that even though I'm much more accustomed to the touch-based keyboards found on every other device nowadays the Blackberry Key2's keyboard is fantastic. Read full review
65	Android Central | Andrew Martonik if you're fine typing on glass, there are better and less compromised choices out there for the same money. Read full review
60	Pickr | Leigh Stark The BlackBerry Key2 isn't a great phone. It's not even a good phone. The Key2 is an acceptable phone at a price that isn't quite as equal to that summary...They are pretty much who this phone is made for, because we're not sure it's anyone else. Read full review
60	Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray For diehard keyboard warriors and BlackBerry fans, the Key2 will still be a draw – it's the best keyboard phone, almost by default – but the gap between it and the rest of the smartphones in the industry is just too hard to ignore. Read full review
60	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker For BlackBerry die-hards only. Read full review
60	The Telegraph | Matthew Field If the nostalgia factor can win you over BlackBerry still has a certain appeal, but for the rest of us it's probably time to move on. Read full review
60	The Verge | Stefan Etienne The very thing that makes the Key2 a BlackBerry is the same thing that keeps the Key2 from competing in a modern smartphone world. A BlackBerry needs a keyboard, but no one needs a keyboard on a smartphone in 2018. Read full review
40	IT PRO | Bobby Hellard It's difficult to look beyond the physical keyboard and the cropped screen, both of which are alien in today's mobile phone market. Despite vast improvements from the KeyOne, BlackBerry is still not relevant in the world of smartphones. Read full review

Compare BlackBerry Key2 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar with physical keyboard 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)
Screen	Size: 4.5 inches diagonal Resolution: 1620 x 1080 pixels Screen Density: 433 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 55.5 % Display Type: IPS LCD
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) GPU: Adreno 512 RAM: 6GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels with dual LED flash Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 64GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3500 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Yes (v3)
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	Not Available
Fingerprint Reader	Front
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the BlackBerry Key2

We've used Flickr to find a selection of pictures taken by the BlackBerry Key2 camera. Here is a selection of photos taken by users from around the world so you can see what kind of picture quality you can expect from real-world use of the BlackBerry Key2.

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