Can switching to Android save the dying BlackBerry? Will physical keyboard become the new trend? Let’s find out in this BlackBerry Keyone vs Apple iPhone 7 battle.

BlackBerry Keyone vs Apple iPhone 7: specs comparison

First, we are going to see how these two phones do in a BlackBerry Keyone vs Apple iPhone 7 hardware comparison. In terms of BlackBerry Keyone specs, it is powered by a Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz octa-core with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone 7 specs include an Apple A10 2.34GHz quad-core processor, along with 2GB of RAM and 32/128/256GB ROM. The Apple A10 can easily beat the high-end SND 820, while SND 625 is a processor for mid-range devices. So in this aspect, iPhone 7 is clearly better.

Moving on to the camera aspect, BlackBerry Keyone cameras feature a 12MP f/2.0 rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The back camera has phase detection autofocus, along with dual-LED flash, capable of recording 1080p@30fps videos. Meanwhile, iPhone 7 boasts a 12MP f/1.8 camera on the back and a 7MP f/2.2 snapper on the front. The back camera has phase autofocus, OIS and quad-LED flash, capable of recording 2160p@30fps videos. Clearly in this aspect, iPhone 7 takes the victory again.

However, BlackBerry Keyone has an advantage over the iPhone 7 when it comes to display and battery. The Keyone has a 4.5″ 1080 x 1620 pixels display, while iPhone 7 display is 4.7″ 750 x 1334 pixels. The Keyone is powered by a 3505mAh battery, while iPhone 7 uses a measly 1960mAh battery. Finally, one more thing that really makes BlackBerry new phone stands out is the physical keyboard.

BlackBerry Keyone vs Apple iPhone 7: price

BlackBerry Keyone price is expected to be around $599 ~ Rs. 39999, while Apple iPhone 7 price tag is currently around $790 ~ Rs. 52699. If you love physical keyboard and want to have a solid device with good battery life, then go with the Keyone. If you prefer touch screen and have a higher budget, then the iPhone 7 is a really nice choice.