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BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia E X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 04Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)

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)} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Xperia E (Dual-sim)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
+360x480 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+185 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)38%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)27%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.25"vs+3.5"8%
Larger screen
HVGA (480x320)vs+VGA (640x480)100%
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
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1530 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
2GB (1.82GB available) / 4GB (2GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+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)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
ModelStorm2 (9520)Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Other model namesVodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM OdinSony Xperia E C1605, Sony Nanhu DS
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date10/29/20091/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.25" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1153 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
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)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 2100C1605 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1604 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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 registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours6.3 hours
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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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