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BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 230 X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 15Points
BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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06Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Storm2 (9550)} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Asha 230 (RM-987)} 6 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
+256MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB LPDDR
+2GB (1.82GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64MB
+360x480 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+185 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs143 PPI
+3.25"16%
Larger screen		vs2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP156%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HVGA (480x320)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1400 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1020 mAh
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)80%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)6%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
ModelStorm2 (9550)Asha 230 (RM-987)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM OdinNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date10/28/20092/24/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.25" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)185 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR64MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB (1.82GB available)64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 25 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1400 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours11 hours
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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