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Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875) vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Bionic vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Storm X Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875) 23Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1735
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Storm (9530) Compare Motorola Droid Bionic X
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)

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Droid Bionic (XT875)} 23 Advantages Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875) vs Storm (9530)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm (9530)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)127%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB LPDDR
+16GB (13.29GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)27%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x480 pixels
+256 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs185 PPI
+4.3"32%
Larger screen
vs3.25"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1735 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 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

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
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ModelDroid Bionic (XT875)Storm (9530)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID Bionic XT875, Motorola TargaVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaBlackBerry
Release date9/8/201111/21/2008
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 127.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.02 in)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI185 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadBlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2128MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13.29GB available)1GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1735 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours5.5 hours
Standby195 hours (8.1 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• Quickoffice
• HAC M4/T3
• Battery temperature sensor
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.88W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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