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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs LG K8 2017 (X240)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 (2017) X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 00Point
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240)

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)} 0 Advantage BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs K8 2017 (X240)} 23 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240)
256MB LPDDRvs+1.5GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)8%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)70%
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) 5MPAdvantage
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) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2500 mAh79%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
ModelStorm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinLG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
Saudi ArabiaAlgeriaUnited Arab EmiratesRussiaUkraine
Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date10/29/20093/1/2017
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.25" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (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 registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
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 registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours3.2 hours
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Indigo, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)LG K8 2017 (X240)
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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