BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Bq Aquaris X2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 11:31 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X2 Pro X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)

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 (9550)	vs	31 Advantages Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
256MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)58 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	+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)68% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS 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	+1080x2160 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+427 PPI131% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+5.65"74% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh121% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	BQ Aquaris X2 Pro 6GB RAM + 128GB
Country or region available	USA	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	BlackBerry	Bq
Release date	10/28/2009	6/1/2018
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	5.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	427 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	128GB (107GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.29µm 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 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
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: Midnight Black, Glaze White, Deep Silver • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D curved glass screen • Aluminum frame • 3D glass back panel • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body)