BlackBerry KEY2 LE now available in South Africa

Back in August, TCL unveiled the BlackBerry KEY2 LE and the company are launching the trimmed down Key2 today in South Africa. The single-SIM, 32GB variant of the KEY2 LE in slate is available from Vodacom World and Vodacom Shops starting at R429 PM x 24 on a Smart XS+ package.

The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a lightweight polycarbonate frame and a newly designed soft textured back that provides better in-hand grip to prevent drops. It also includes a Full-HD, 2.5D display and will be available in three accent colour options: Slate, Champagne, and Atomic.

The BlackBerry KEY2 LE comes with 4GB of memory and in both 32GB and 64GB storage variants – with both offering expandable storage MicroSD support. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and an efficient battery that offers up to 22 hours of mixed use to get you through the busiest of days and often into the next day.

“Today’s smartphones try to offer a one size fits all solution, but that is no longer realistic when we have a global marketplace as diverse as we have today,” said Alain Lejeune, Senior Vice President, TCL Communication & President, BlackBerry Mobile.

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“But this is why we focus on making modern BlackBerry smartphones like KEY2 LE, to stand out and deliver a great experience for everyday communication, with access to all the features, connectivity and applications our customers expect.”

BlackBerry KEY2 LE Specifications

Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo
Display 4.5-inch, 1620×1080
IPS LCD
434ppi
3:2 aspect ratio
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Octa-Core 4 x 1.8GHz + 4 x 1.6GHz
Adreno 509 GPU
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB
Expandable microSD up to 256GB
Rear Camera Dual Camera 13M (1.12um, F2.2) + 5M (1.12um, F2.4) with Dual Tone LED Flash
HDR, 4K video recording at 30 fps
Scan, Private Capture
Front Camera 8MP Fixed Focus
Selfie flash
1080p/30 video
Battery 3000mAh battery (22.5 hours)
Charging USB-C
Compatible with USB Power Delivery 2.0 v1.2 & 9V2A 18W Quick Charge 3.0 Chargers
Water resistance No
Headphone jack Yes
Security DTEK security suite
BlackBerry Privacy Shade
BlackBerry Secure Android
Android For Work, Google Play for Work
Fingerprint sensor in space bar
Monthly Android security updates
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC
GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, OTDOA
FM Radio, 4G Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, USB OTG
BBE100-1 – EMEA & APAC – Single SIM LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/19/20/26/28/32
TD-LTE Band 38/40/41
BBE100-2 – NA & LATAM – Single SIM LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/28/29/66
TD-LTE Band 38/39/40/41
BBE100-4 – EMEA & APAC – Dual SIM LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/19/20/26/28/32
TD-LTE Band 38/40/41
BBE100-5 – NA Open Market – Dual SIM LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/28/29/66
TD-LTE Band 38/39/40/41
Dimensions 150.25mm x 71.8mm x 8.35mm