BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2016 4:02 AM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)

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	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3% Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)92% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+424 PPI129% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+5.2"60% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times 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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+2900 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+5 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	10/28/2009	1/8/2016
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.25" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
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)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	16 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
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	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, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)