BlackBerry Storm2 9550
#8959
BlackBerry Tour 9630
#7269Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
BlackBerry Tour 9630
Performance
9.436.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.340.3
Battery
14.014.0
Build
15.614.2
Connectivity
24.620.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.719.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 features a larger 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the BlackBerry Tour 9630 has a smaller 2.4-inch display at 480 x 360 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 250 ppi compared to the Storm2's 185 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Storm2 has 2GB of RAM and 2GB of internal storage, whereas the Tour offers 256MB of storage and 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus and video capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh, and both lack wireless charging.
- Both phones run on BlackBerry OS, but the Storm2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, while the Tour does not.
- The Storm2 weighs slightly more at 160g compared to the Tour's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
BlackBerry Tour 9630
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
For the US
N/A
Display
Size
3.25"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
65K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
PPI
360
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2GB
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
112 x 62 x 14.2 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
1.43 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps, EV-DO RevA 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A