BlackBerry KEYone vs BlackBerry Priv vs BQ Aquaris X vs Samsung Galaxy S8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BlackBerry KEYone vs BlackBerry Priv vs BQ Aquaris X vs Samsung Galaxy S8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BlackBerry KEYoneBlackBerry KEYoneInternational · 4GB · 64GB
BlackBerry PrivBlackBerry PrivGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
BQ Aquaris XBQ Aquaris XGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
Technical data sheets

Basics
BlackBerry KEYone
BlackBerry KEYone
International · 4GB · 64GB
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BlackBerry Priv
BlackBerry Priv
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.6Design & Materials 5.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.9Camera 6.0Camera --Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 7.0 Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
6.9
11 reviews
7.9
23 reviews
8.5
194 reviews

Technical specifications of the BlackBerry KEYone vs BlackBerry Priv vs BQ Aquaris X vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Specs BlackBerry KEYone price comparison BlackBerry KEYone
International · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy BlackBerry Priv BlackBerry Priv
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		BQ Aquaris X price comparison BQ Aquaris X
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy S8 prices Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
Inches 4.5" 5.4" 5.2" 5.8"
Resolution FHD QHD FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 55% useful 70% useful 70% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
149.3 mm
9.4 mm 		77.2 mm
147.0 mm
9.4 mm 		72.7 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm 		68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 180 g 192 g 153 g 155 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 626
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 61.000
v? 		45.880
v? 		65.761
v6 		202.256
v7
Battery 3505 mAh 3410 mAh 3100 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand BlackBerry BlackBerry BQ Samsung
Aliases -- STV100-1, STV100-3, STV100-4 -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available On Sale
Market International Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

BlackBerry KEYone
BlackBerry Priv
BQ Aquaris X
Samsung Galaxy S8
BlackBerry KEYone
BlackBerry Priv
BQ Aquaris X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Size
72.5 mm • 149.3 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.2 mm • 147.0 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.7 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.1 mm • 148.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 192 g 153 g 155 g
Usable surface 55 % 70 % 70 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy - Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - - - IP68
Colors
Black
Black
Black

Rose-gold
Black

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 5.4" 5.2" 5.8"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS Super AMOLED • HDR 10
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1620 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 433 Pixels per inch 544 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 570 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Slider Display
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.1
7.2
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
8.6
8.2
9.3
Is it comfortable?
--
8.8
8.0
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.6
9.0
8.8
Number of reviews
--
11 reviews
23 reviews
194 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 20 nm 28 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-G71 MP20

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
61.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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45.880
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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65.761
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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202.256
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.6
7.2
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
6.6
7.8
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
--
5.4
7.8
8.5
Number of reviews
--
11 reviews
23 reviews
194 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 21 Mpx 16 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L2
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4" 1/2.8" 1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 2 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H7
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
82
Mobile
82
Photo
81
Video
 --
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
8.3
8.1
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
--
7.4
6.2
8.0
Quality of selfies
--
3.6
7.9
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
9.0
8.0
8.7
Number of reviews
--
11 reviews
23 reviews
194 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.770 W/Kg on head
1.610 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.253 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body 		0.315 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.290 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		1.154 W/Kg on head
0.934 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.370 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
8.6
8.1
9.0
Quality of the GPS
--
8.7
8.6
8.9
And the WiFi?
--
8.5
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
--
11 reviews
23 reviews
194 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3505 mAh
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3410 mAh
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3100 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
--
11 reviews
23 reviews
194 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 39%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 18%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 65%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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11 reviews
23 reviews
194 reviews
Prices
From $ 341 --
From $ 292 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 160 --

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