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BlackBerry Storm (9500) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X BlackBerry Storm (9500) 03Points
BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm X
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

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 Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)43%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+12GB LPDDR595 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+256GB (230GB available)229 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)35%
Thinner
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+1080x2400 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+395 PPI114%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+6.67"105%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 20MPAdvantage
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+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 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 unlock 2DAdvantage
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+4729 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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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
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

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
ModelStorm (9500)Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM Thunder小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryXiaomi
Release date11/14/20088/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.25" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI395 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredJOYUI 12

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 618083 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage1GB256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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 registered0.8Âľm 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 registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
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)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh4729 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy5.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9500)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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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