BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2019 8:53 PM, updated: 9/2/2021 3:55 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A X BlackBerry Storm2 (9520) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 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
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+295 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+5.45"68% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+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 supported	vs	+FMAdvantage 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 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Other model names	Vodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9520, RIM Odin	Redmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EU
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	10/29/2009	7/1/2019
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) M1903C3EI, MZB7995IN, MZB7798IN, MZB7799IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	280 hours (11.7 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • MIUI 12 • Sony IMX486 back camera sensor • WiFi Display • 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9520)	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)