BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (ME525)

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!

1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	vs	17 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+2GB (1.82GB available)41% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)36% Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)4% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels137% Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+265 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+3.7"14% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
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	+1540 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage 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
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

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+12 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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Defy (ME525)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	10/28/2009	10/12/2010
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player
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, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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