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BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs HP Pre 3

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs HP Pre 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HP Pre 3 X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 05Points
BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points HP Pre 3 Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
HP Pre 3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.58"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HP Pre 3

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)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Pre 3} 14 Advantages HP Pre 3
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)14%
Thinner		vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)8 times
More apps available to download and use		vs7500 apps (webOS Nation)
+1400 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1230 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)vs+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)3%
Lighter
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
185 PPIvs+261 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"vs+3.58"10%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+HD (1280x720)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
+10 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)HP Pre 3
 
ModelStorm2 (9550)Pre 3
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM OdinHewlett-Packard Pre 3, HP Pre3, HP Palm Pre3 GSM, HP Pre III
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryHP
Release date10/28/20098/1/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)64 x 111 millimeters (2.52 x 4.37 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.25" inches3.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI261 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)HP Pre 3
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0HP webOS 2.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 (9550)HP Pre 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours5 hours
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• HP Touchstone v2 charging dock compliant
• HAC (T4/M4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi router service
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)HP Pre 3
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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