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BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare BlackBerry Tour 9630 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better device? Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

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Tour 9630} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 19 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)4 times
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+250 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+32GB (15GB available)59 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)60%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
2.4"vs+10.6"3 times
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 3.1MPAdvantage
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+190000 apps (Windows Store)171%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3.5mm jack
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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ModelTour 9630Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Sprint Tour, RIM NiagaraMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryMicrosoft
Release date7/12/20099/23/2013
Depth14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 112 millimeters (2.44 x 4.41 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI208 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Windows RT 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB32GB (15GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Dual-position kickstand
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
• Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Tour 9630Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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