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BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Blu Studio 5.0 CE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Studio 5.0 CE X BlackBerry Storm (9500) 04Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536) Compare BlackBerry Storm X
5"
IPS

480x854

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)

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!

Storm (9500)} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Studio 5.0 CE (D536)} 21 Advantages Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core195%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+4GB (2GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)44%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+196 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+5"54%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+HD (1280x720)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1800 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
(back) 3.1MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
 
ModelStorm (9500)Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM ThunderBLU Studio 5.0 CE D536, Blu Studio CE D536
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date11/14/20088/12/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)73 x 145 millimeters (2.87 x 5.71 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.25" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI196 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: MediaTek
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours18 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue, White
• Screen protector included
• Plastic Case included
• BLU Infinite View Technology
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
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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