BlackBerry Storm2 9520
#8953
LG BL40 New Chocolate
#10768Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm2 9520
LG BL40 New Chocolate
Performance
9.49.0
Camera
39.612.7
Display
22.316.3
Battery
14.010.3
Build
16.317.3
Connectivity
23.924.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.79.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm2 9520 features a smaller 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 185 ppi, while the LG BL40 New Chocolate has a larger 4.01-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 345 x 800 pixels, yielding about 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Storm2 offers 2GB of RAM compared to the BL40's 1.1GB, but the latter has a superior 5 MP camera versus the Storm2's 3.15 MP.
- The battery capacity of the Storm2 is 1400 mAh, which is greater than the BL40's 1000 mAh.
- Both devices run on their respective operating systems, but the Storm2 utilizes BlackBerry OS, which is tailored for productivity.
- The build quality of the Storm2 is heavier at 160g and thicker at 14mm, while the BL40 is lighter at 129g and slimmer at 10.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm2 9520
LG BL40 New Chocolate
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.25"
4.01"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
345 x 800 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
360
345
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2GB
1.1GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
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
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)
128 x 51 x 10.9 mm (5.04 x 2.01 x 0.43 in)
Weight
160 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
0.21 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity