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BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs HTC Sensation XL (X315)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs HTC Sensation XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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27Points HTC Sensation XL (X315) Compare BlackBerry Storm X
HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation XL (X315)

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)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Sensation XL (X315)} 27 Advantages HTC Sensation XL (X315)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Single-core198%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+768MB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+16GB (13GB available)12 times
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+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+199 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+4.7"45%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1600 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
 
ModelStorm (9500)Sensation XL (X315)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM ThunderHTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC Runnymede
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date11/14/200811/1/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.25" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI199 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 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)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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 registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours6.8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework		• Colors: White
• Noise reduction
• DLNA
• HTS Sense 3.5 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile Sound
• Touch focus
• HDR
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9500)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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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