Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) vs BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs BlackBerry Storm2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2013 8:56 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 3:20 PM

Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)	vs	15 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
+16GB (15GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.82GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)21% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+3.5"8% Larger screen	vs	3.25"
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
128MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
320x480 pixels	vs	+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+185 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HVGA (480x320)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

1400 mAh

3.5mm jack

802.11 b/g [wifi3]

+2 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
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Storm2 (9550)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Apple	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2007	10/28/2009
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	185 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
System version	iOS 1.0	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	2GB (1.82GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	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
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
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
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
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	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered