BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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

5/14/2014 11:26 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	vs	21 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)	vs	+4GB (2.2GB available)21% More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)13% Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)14% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+256 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+4.3"32% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
HVGA (480x320)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)167% 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	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage 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

12 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+5 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)	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	10/28/2009	5/13/2014
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 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)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
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	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
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)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
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, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	22 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
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	Not 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Moto E (XT1021)
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