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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 10Points
BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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11Points Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

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Storm2 (9520)} 10 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
+256MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+360x480 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+185 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1400 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)14%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.25"vs+3.5"8%
Larger screen
HVGA (480x320)vs+VGA (640x480)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Autofocus
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
ModelStorm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date10/29/20096/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.25" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0iOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1400 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours11.7 hours
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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