BlackBerry Storm 9530
#10066
Nokia X6 8GB (2010)
#8812Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm 9530
Nokia X6 8GB (2010)
Performance
17.713.6
Camera
10.612.7
Display
22.316.3
Battery
14.013.4
Build
16.214.2
Connectivity
19.324.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
10.714.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm 9530 features a slightly larger 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia X6 8GB has a 3.2-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 1GB of RAM, whereas the X6 has a 434 MHz CPU but offers 8GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the X6 is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the Storm's 3.15 MP, and it also supports video recording at 480p, while the Storm is limited to 320p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Storm at 1400 mAh versus 1320 mAh in the X6, but both lack fast charging.
- The Storm runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a different software experience compared to the Nokia's Symbian 9.4, which offers more multimedia features including stereo speakers.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Storm being heavier at 155g compared to the X6's 122g, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm 9530
Nokia X6 8GB (2010)
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7600
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
1GB 128MB RAM
8GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash, video light
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
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
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 x 51 x 13.8 mm (4.37 x 2.01 x 0.54 in)
Weight
155 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Azure, Black, Amethyst
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
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 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity