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BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs LG K4 (K121)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs LG K4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 X BlackBerry Storm (9530) 00Point
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1940
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 (K121)

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 (9530)} 0 Advantage BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs K4 (K121)} 25 Advantages LG K4 (K121)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+8GB (3.88GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)37%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+218 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+4.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
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
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1940 mAh39%
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
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
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 (9530)LG K4 (K121)
ModelStorm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder(Bell, Rogers, Telus) LG K4 K121, LGK121
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanada
Canada
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date11/21/20082/1/2016
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)66.7 x 131.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.25" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI218 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB8GB (3.88GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps150/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49JH
Battery capacity1400 mAh1940 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours9 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Blue
• Knock Code

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9530)LG K4 (K121)
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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