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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 01Point
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1

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!

Storm2 (9520)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs GSmart Sierra S1} 21 Advantages Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
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+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) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2000 mAh43%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
2GB (1.82GB available) / 4GB (2GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 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 Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
 
ModelStorm2 (9520)GSmart Sierra S1
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinGigabyte Sierra S1
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryGigabyte
Release date10/29/200910/1/2013
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)72.5 x 145.5 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.25" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredGSmart UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/11 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 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 Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours4.8 hours
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
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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