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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 02Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
256MB LPDDRvs+8GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)56 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)63%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+266 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+6.6"103%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP20 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)53 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+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelStorm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
India
India
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date10/29/20095/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.25" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI266 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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, 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: Prism Dot Black, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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