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BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Blu V XI

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Blu V XI phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu V XI X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 02Points
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.9"
IPS

720x1520

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu V XI

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 (9550)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs V XI} 27 Advantages Blu V XI
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
256MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)77%
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+720x1520 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+285 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+5.9"82%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+3000 mAh114%
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+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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/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

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 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 (9550)Blu V XI
 
ModelStorm2 (9550)Blu V XI
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM OdinBlu Vivo XI V0330WW, Blu Vivo 11, Blu VXI
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date10/28/20099/1/2018
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)72.9 x 149.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.89 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.25" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI285 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
RAM memory256MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
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) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps300/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,28,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 (9550)Blu V XI
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.1µm 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 registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours21 hours
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• 450nits / 19:9 display
• 2 silicone cases included
• Screen protector tempered glass
• DTS sound
• Quick Charger: 100% in 2.5 hours

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Blu V XI
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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