The best phones 2018: The 15 best mobiles you can buy
BlackBerry Key2: Everything you need to know
Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
BlackBerry KeyOne
- BlackBerry KeyOne review
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review
BlackBerry Key2 - 4.0 / 5
Familiar, refined looks
- Black or silver finish options 7000 series aluminium body 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5mm; 168g
Accurate, sharp screen
- 4.5-inch IPS LCD display 1620 x 1080 resolution 3:2 aspect ratio
Clickety clack, clickety clack
- Larger physical keys than KeyOne Fingerprint sensor-equipped space bar
Speed key, lockers and swiping
- Speed Key for instant app switching Lock apps/files behind fingerprint Android Oreo based software
Long-lasting productivity
- Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB RAM 3,500mAh battery Quick Charge 3.0 support
It takes pictures too!
- Dual camera setup on the back 12MP f/1.8 + 12MP f/2.6 Portrait mode included 8MP selfie camera
To recap
The Key2 is the best example yet of modern BlackBerry. 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. It’s also a niche phone as not many will want a physical keyboard phone in this day and age.
