BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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

10/18/2015 2:48 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:37 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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!

7 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+256MB LPDDRAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+2GB (1.82GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
+3.25"2% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)65% 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
360x480 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels33% Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+229 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
HVGA (480x320)	vs	+HD (1280x720)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

Accelerometer

+10 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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/28/2009	3/4/2010
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)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	229 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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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	10.2/2 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 850/1900/2100
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	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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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	WAP, HTML, 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, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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