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Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim) vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel OT-993 vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Storm X Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim) 24Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
00Point BlackBerry Storm (9530) Compare Alcatel OT-993 X
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)

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OT-993D (Dual-sim)} 24 Advantages Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim) vs Storm (9530)} 0 Advantage BlackBerry Storm (9530)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB LPDDR
+4GB (3GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)23%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x480 pixels
+233 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs185 PPI
+4"23%
Larger screen
vs3.25"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+WVGA (800x480)150%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
ModelOT-993D (Dual-sim)Storm (9530)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch 993D Dual-sim, Alcatel OT-993NVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelBlackBerry
Release date9/1/201211/21/2008
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)63.9 x 124.4 millimeters (2.52 x 4.9 in)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI185 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
RAM memory512MB128MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)1GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours5.5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Aubergine
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel OT-993D (Dual-sim)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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