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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Storm2 (9520)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Windows Phone 8S} 18 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+4GB120%
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)42%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)36%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super 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+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+233 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+4"23%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
HVGA (480x320)vs+HD (1280x720)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1700 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
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
15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 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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πŸ“± Model features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelStorm2 (9520)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)		feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date10/29/200911/1/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.25" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black
β€’ BlackBerry maps
β€’ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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