BlackBerry Storm 9500
#10042
Nokia 500
#10086Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm 9500
Nokia 500
Performance
17.723.7
Camera
10.611.3
Display
22.316.3
Battery
14.011.8
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
19.325.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.810.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm 9500 features a 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia 500 has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display but offers a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Storm is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Nokia 500 has a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Nokia 500 is superior, with a 5 MP sensor compared to the Storm's 3.15 MP, and it can record video at 480p, while the Storm is limited to 320p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Storm at 1400 mAh compared to the Nokia's 1110 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Nokia 500 operates on Symbian Anna, which can be upgraded to Nokia Belle, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Storm being heavier at 155g versus the 93g of the Nokia 500, though both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm 9500
Nokia 500
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.25"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7600
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
1GB 128MB RAM
2GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
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)
111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 73 cc (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
Weight
155 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass