BlackBerry Storm 9500
#10042
Mitac MIO Explora K75
#8691Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm 9500
Mitac MIO Explora K75
Performance
17.738.8
Camera
10.639.6
Display
22.310.8
Battery
14.010.3
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
19.321.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.814.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm 9500 features a 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 185 ppi, while the Mitac MIO Explora K75 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a lower resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of around 133 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Adreno 130 GPU, but the Storm has 1GB of RAM compared to the K75's 128MB, which may enhance its performance.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP without optical image stabilization, but the K75 supports video recording, while the Storm does not.
- The Storm's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly higher than the K75's 1000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Storm runs on BlackBerry OS, while the K75 operates on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- The K75 also includes Wi-Fi connectivity, absent in the Storm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm 9500
Mitac MIO Explora K75
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.25"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
360
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7600
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
1GB 128MB RAM
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm (4.43 x 2.45 x 0.55 in)
115.3 x 61.5 x 11.9 mm (4.54 x 2.42 x 0.47 in)
Weight
155 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, Qualcomm gpsOne
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer