BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs LG Vortex (VS660)

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

6/6/2013 8:56 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare LG Vortex X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

08Points LG Vortex (VS660) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

N/A

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)

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!

8 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	vs	8 Advantages LG Vortex (VS660)
+2GB (1.82GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	170MB
+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+185 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+3.25"2% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)28% Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)5% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
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 supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Change model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Vortex (VS660)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Verizon LG Vortex VS660, LG VS660 Vortex
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	10/28/2009	11/18/2010
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	170MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-400V
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
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 • 2GB microSD included • LG 3Way Sync • HAC (M4) • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	LG Vortex (VS660)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs LG Vortex (VS660)

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

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate