BlackBerry Storm2 9520
#8953
Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
#6462Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm2 9520
Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
Performance
9.459.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.333.2
Battery
14.016.9
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
23.929.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.723.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm2 9520 features a smaller 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 185 ppi, while the Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a lower density of around 144 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Storm2 is equipped with 2GB of RAM, whereas the MOTOSMART MIX has 512MB RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, which may limit its performance compared to the Storm2.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Storm2's camera capabilities are slightly enhanced by its autofocus feature.
- The Storm2 has a 1400 mAh battery, while the MOTOSMART MIX offers a slightly larger 1735 mAh battery, potentially providing better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Storm2 runs on BlackBerry OS, focusing on productivity, while the MOTOSMART MIX operates on Android 2.3.6, offering a more customizable user interface.
- Overall, the build quality of the MOTOSMART MIX is lighter and slimmer, contributing to a different feel in hand compared to the heavier and bulkier Storm2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm2 9520
Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
3.25"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
N/A
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1735 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1735 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)
118 x 67.3 x 11.9 mm (4.65 x 2.65 x 0.47 in)
Weight
160 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blak/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Yes
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
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass