RIM BlackBerry KEY2 BBF100-1 TD-LTE EU AU JP (TCL Athena)
RIM · Announced Jun 2018
About BlackBerry KEY2
The BlackBerry KEY2 carries a compact 4.48‑inch IPS TFT LCD panel that delivers a crisp 1080 × 1620 pixel picture, giving the device a sharp, high‑density visual experience despite its modest size. Running Android 8.1 Oreo, the phone blends BlackBerry’s traditional productivity focus with Google’s ecosystem, and its 6 GB of RAM ensures smooth multitasking across apps and services. At just 8.5 mm thick and weighing 168 g, the handset feels solid yet comfortable to hold, and its single‑SIM configuration keeps the layout straightforward for users who prefer a single‑carrier setup.
Power is supplied by a 3500 mAh battery, which, combined with the efficient OLED‑type display and Android Oreo’s power management, promises a full day of typical use. The device’s dimensions of 71.8 × 151.4 × 8.5 mm place it comfortably in the hand, while the overall build retains the distinctive BlackBerry aesthetic without sacrificing modern Android functionality.
The BBF100‑1 is the version marketed for Europe, Australia and Japan, setting it apart from the American‑focused Red Edition and the APAC‑targeted dual‑SIM model. Unlike the BBF100‑6, which is equipped for two SIM cards, this SKU is sold as a single‑SIM handset. It also retains the standard BlackBerry colour rather than the special red finish of the BBF100‑2. While another JP‑only variant (BBF100‑9) exists, the BBF100‑1 is the primary offering for the broader EU/AU/JP market.
Technical Specifications
All LTE bands (15)
- LTE 1500 MHz (Band 32)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
- LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 19)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (4)
- TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
- TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
- TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI) bands
- TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (6)
- UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
- UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
- UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
- UMTS 800MHz (Band VI)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
- UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
3 other phones with the same base model: BlackBerry KEY2