BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2016 5:53 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Nokia N9 X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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24 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)29% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+544 PPI117% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	251 PPI
+5.4"38% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+(back) 18MP125% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/2.4" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3410 mAh135% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)42% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

AMOLED

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	11/6/2015	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.4" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	251 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	CIF (352x288)
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
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	7 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head)