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Nokia Lumia 720 vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Storm (9530) Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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!

Lumia 720} 28 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720 vs Storm (9530)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Storm (9530)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core139%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB LPDDR
+8GB (5.59GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)56%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x480 pixels
+217 PPI17%
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) 6.1MP94%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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
+2000 mAh43%
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
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 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

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Change model 
ModelLumia 720Storm (9530)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 720 RM-885Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date3/1/201311/21/2008
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI185 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloBlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)1GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Back camera (main camera)6.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2848x2144 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature 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 sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours5.5 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 720BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.24W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.76W/kg (head)feature not registered
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