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ZTE Open vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)

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

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points BlackBerry Storm (9530) Compare ZTE Open X
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Open

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!

Open} 14 Advantages ZTE Open vs Storm (9530)} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9530)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)12%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+3.5"8%
Larger screen
vs3.25"
+VGA (640x480)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
512MBvs+1GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
320x480 pixelsvs+360x480 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+185 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use
1200 mAhvs+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Accelerometer
+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

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
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ModelZTE OpenStorm (9530)
Other model namesZTE Open FirefoxVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEBlackBerry
Release date7/1/201311/21/2008
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 114 millimeters (2.44 x 4.49 in)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI185 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0BlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
RAM memory256MB128MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB1GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE OpenBlackBerry 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 / Upload7.2/5.76 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, HSUPAGPRS, 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

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMNot 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

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Orange
• Digital compass
• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE OpenBlackBerry Storm (9530)
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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