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BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X BlackBerry Storm (9530) 02Points
BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) Compare BlackBerry Storm X
Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)

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)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs Droid Ultra (XT1080)} 29 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+16GB (10GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)13%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)94%
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+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+294 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+5"54%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 10.5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 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+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
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+2130 mAh52%
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+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+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
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
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 (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
 
ModelStorm (9530)Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM ThunderVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola Obake
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date11/21/20088/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.25" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
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 registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2130 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby360 hours (15 days)312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
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
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Red, White
HAC M3/T4
• Motorola SmartActions
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm (9530)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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