BlackBerry Storm 9500
#10042
Nokia 5250
#8878Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm 9500
Nokia 5250
Performance
17.723.8
Camera
10.612.7
Display
22.338.9
Battery
14.010.3
Build
17.215.4
Connectivity
19.37.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.813.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm 9500 features a larger 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia 5250 has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with 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, compared to the 434 MHz CPU and 51MB of RAM in the Nokia, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- The Storm's camera offers 3.15 MP with video recording at 320p, whereas the Nokia has a 2 MP camera capable of 480p video, providing slightly better video quality.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Storm at 1400 mAh compared to the 1000 mAh in the Nokia, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Storm using BlackBerry OS and the Nokia utilizing Symbian S60, leading to distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Storm being heavier at 155g and larger in dimensions, while the Nokia is lighter at 107g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm 9500
Nokia 5250
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.25"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 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
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
1GB 128MB RAM
51MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
2 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@30fps
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 (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)
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)
Weight
155 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian, S60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A