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There will be four variations of the KEY2 LE for the different radio bands around the world, including two variations with dual SIM support.
Compared to the BlackBerry KEY2, the differences include the following:
Processor: The KEY2 has a Snapdragon 660 while the KEY2 LE has a Snapdragon 636 model. RAM: The KEY2 has 6GB of RAM while the KEY2 LE has 4GB Dual cameras: The KEY2 has a different rear dual camera setup with one of the 12 megapixel cameras supporting telephoto capture. The dual cameras on the KEY2 LE are designed for portrait mode capture. Size/weight: The KEY2 LE is 0.15mm thinner and 12 grams lighter. Materials: The KEY2 LE has a polycarbonate frame while the KEY2 is made of metal. Software enhancements: Some improvements have been made to the software, such as contextual battery, but these will also be coming to the KEY2 in a future update.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE also includes the refreshed DTEK by BlackBerry application that brings new scanning features for proactive security checks to easily identify and mitigate potential security risks, such as unwanted data access by a downloaded application on your smartphone. BlackBerry is also committed to monthly Android security updates and so far has a solid track record with the KEY2.
If you are interested in having a phone with a full QWERTY hardware keyboard, the KEY2 LE looks like a nice affordable option with some attractive color options.
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