BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs Sony Ericsson W995

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Sony Ericsson W995 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2013 9:24 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:36 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson W995 X BlackBerry Storm (9530) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Ericsson W995 Compare BlackBerry Storm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

8
MP

0.3mp

N/A

930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm (9530)

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!

10 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9530)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Ericsson W995
+528MHz 32bit Single-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	369MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	118MB
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+360x480 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+185 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+3.25"25% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+HVGA (480x320)100% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	930 mAh
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)37% Lighter
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 16GB Memory Stick micro M2

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+10 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 (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Change model
Model	Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder	Sony Ericsson W995a
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/21/2008	5/1/2009
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	49 x 97 millimeters (1.93 x 3.82 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.7	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB	118MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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 (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	4 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework	• Colors: Progressive Black, Cosmic Silver, Energetic Red • 8GB memory card included • NetFront browser • Walkman 4.0 player • Shake control • SensMe • DLNA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm (9530)	Sony Ericsson W995
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

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BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs Sony Ericsson W995

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Sony Ericsson W995 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm (9530)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate