BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) vs Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm2 vs Sony Xperia T2 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia T2 Ultra X BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306) Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.82GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)83% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD 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	+720x1280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
185 PPI	vs	+245 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.25"	vs	+6"85% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1MPAdvantage 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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh114% 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
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + 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

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 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 Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Storm2 (9550)	Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Single-sim, Sony Tianchi
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	10/28/2009	3/1/2014
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)	83.8 x 165.2 millimeters (3.3 x 6.5 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.25" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	185 PPI	245 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 Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	2GB (1.82GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
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+, LTE
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 Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
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/2.3 (aperture)
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	EIS: Digital 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
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	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, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS camera sensor • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • 50GB Box cloud storage • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.22W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.22W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)