BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9531
#7348
Nokia N900
#8528Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9531
Nokia N900
Performance
40.222.8
Camera
14.112.4
Display
17.914.6
Battery
10.313.4
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
33.325.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.414.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9531 features a compact build with a premium feel, measuring 115 x 67 x 11.3 mm and weighing 155g, while the Nokia N900 is slightly bulkier at 110.9 x 59.8 x 18 mm and 181g.
- The P'9531 has a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 286 ppi, whereas the N900 has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with 800 x 480 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of about 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the P'9531 is powered by a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S2 chipset with 768MB RAM, compared to the N900's 600 MHz Cortex-A8 and 256MB RAM, giving the BlackBerry a performance edge.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the P'9531 can record video at 720p, while the N900 is limited to 480p.
- The P'9531's battery capacity is 1000mAh, whereas the N900 has a slightly larger 1320mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the P'9531 runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the N900 operates on Maemo 5, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9531
Nokia N900
General
Release Date
N/A
2009
Announced
N/A
2009
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
800 x 480 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
640
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP 3430
CPU
1.2 GHz
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
32GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 67 x 11.3 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
110.9 x 59.8 x 18 mm, 113 cc (4.37 x 2.35 x 0.71 in)
Weight
155 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Maemo 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity