BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/4/2013 9:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:21 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X BlackBerry Storm (9500) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a Compare BlackBerry Storm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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!

1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm (9500)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
+1GB120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (465MB available)
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core99% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDR	vs	+384MB2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)15% Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8% Thinner
360x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels137% Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+245 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+4"23% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

65 thousand

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

+12 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm (9500)	Xperia X10a
Other model names	Vodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM Thunder	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/14/2008	3/25/2010
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.7	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	384MB
Internal storage	1GB	1GB (465MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	8 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	425 hours (17.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm (9500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered