BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+2GB (1.82GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (158MB available)
+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+185 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HVGA (480x320)100% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+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	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)12% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.25"	vs	+3.5"8% Larger screen
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	+1650 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices

256MB LPDDR / 256MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+9 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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	10/28/2009	2/1/2012
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	Dual-Band 900/1800
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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	7 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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, 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 • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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