Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs BlackBerry Storm2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare BlackBerry Storm2 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

02Points BlackBerry Storm2 (9550) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
+1.5GB LPDDR25 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.82GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x480 pixels
+256 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	185 PPI
+4.3"32% Larger screen	vs	3.25"
+(back) 16MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 2MPAdvantage 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+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
+2330 mAh66% 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
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)30% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)10% Thinner

11 Common items in both devices

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Storm2 (9550)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 9550, RIM Odin
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	10/28/2009
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	185 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	2GB (1.82GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Storm2 (9550)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	feature not registered