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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs HTC Vivid

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs HTC Vivid phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Vivid X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 01Point
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Vivid

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Storm2 (9520)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Vivid} 22 Advantages HTC Vivid
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs177 grams (6.2 ounces)
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+16GB8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+245 PPI32%
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) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1620 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+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 Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
 
ModelStorm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinHTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date10/29/200911/6/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.25" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, 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 Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 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)HTC Vivid
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours4.6 hours
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)293 hours (12.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• Built-in digital compass, e-Compass
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Vivid
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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