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BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Nokia 808 PureView

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Nokia 808 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 808 PureView X BlackBerry Storm (9500) 04Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 808 PureView

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 808 PureView} 25 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)28%
Thinner
vs17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+185 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs184 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Single-core146%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+16GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
3.25"vs+4"23%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 41.5MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
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
1400 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 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)Nokia 808 PureView
 
ModelStorm (9500)808 PureView
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM ThunderNokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/14/20086/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.25" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI184 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Broadcom BCM2763
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
RAM memory128MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage1GB16GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, 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)Nokia 808 PureView
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels41.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels7728x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
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)Nokia 808 PureView
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-4D
Battery capacity1400 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours6.8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
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, HTML5, 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: Black, White, Red
• UPnP
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Nokia 808 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.23W/kg (head)
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