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BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X BlackBerry Storm (9500) 03Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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)} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)6 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+64GB (48GB available)47 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+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)44%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+270 PPI46%
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) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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
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) 300 Mbps41 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+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 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)
(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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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

10 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
ModelStorm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM ThunderGalaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)BrazilPhilippines
(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date11/14/20084/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
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)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size3.25" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI270 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760064bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1GB64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps300/50 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours49 hours (2 days)
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 8GB microSD included
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)
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