Apple iPad (3G 64GB) vs BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs BlackBerry Storm2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2013 9:26 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X Apple iPad (3G 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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12 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)	vs	7 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
+64GB (60GB available)32 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.82GB available)
+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)4% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+768x1024 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x480 pixels
+9.7"198% Larger screen	vs	3.25"
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6800 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)4 times Lighter
132 PPI	vs	+185 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HVGA (480x320)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices

256MB LPDDR

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

3.5mm jack

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 64GB)	Storm2 (9520)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Vodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM Odin
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Europe)
Brand	Apple	BlackBerry
Release date	4/30/2010	10/29/2009
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	185 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
System version	iOS 4.0	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	2GB (1.82GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	280 hours (11.7 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered