LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Speed vs BlackBerry Storm2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X LG Optimus Speed (P990) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

00Point BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) Compare LG Optimus Speed X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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!

22 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)	vs	0 Advantage BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+8GB (6GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.82GB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)28% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x800 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x480 pixels
+233 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	185 PPI
+4"23% Larger screen	vs	3.25"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x320)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+11 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
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Speed (P990)	Storm2 (9550)
Other model names	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin
Country or region available	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland	USA
Brand	LG	BlackBerry
Release date	1/24/2011	10/28/2009
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	185 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	feature not registered
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	2GB (1.82GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps	HVGA (480x320) 30 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	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.9 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
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