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BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X BlackBerry Storm (9500) 02Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+128GB (102GB available)101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)67%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super 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+1080x2400 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+405 PPI119%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+6.5"100%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP26 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)53 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+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times
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+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+4500 mAh2 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 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)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelStorm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM ThunderGalaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth AfricaAngolaMozambique
South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date11/14/20083/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.25" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI405 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 261282 (v8)
Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1GB128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps600/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported32 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)
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