BlackBerry Storm2 9550
#8959
Plum Trigger Plus
#7564Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
Plum Trigger Plus
Performance
9.433.9
Camera
39.625.9
Display
22.333.2
Battery
14.011.6
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
24.630.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.718.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 features a robust build with a weight of 160g and dimensions of 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm, while the Plum Trigger Plus is lighter at 120g and slightly slimmer at 118 x 62.4 x 11.5 mm.
- The Storm2 has a 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of 185 ppi compared to the Trigger Plus's 3.5-inch display at 320 x 480 pixels and 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 2GB of RAM, but the Trigger Plus is powered by a dual-core Mediatek processor, providing a more modern performance experience.
- The camera on the Trigger Plus is superior with a 5 MP rear camera and 720p video capability, while the Storm2 has a 3.15 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Storm2 at 1400 mAh compared to the Trigger Plus's 1100 mAh.
- Finally, the Storm2 runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Trigger Plus operates on Android 4.2.2, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
Plum Trigger Plus
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
For the US
Also known as Plum Z305
Display
Size
3.25"
3.5"
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 (~165 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
2GB
2GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
face detection
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1100 mAh, removable
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 62.4 x 11.5 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.45 in)
Weight
160 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Blue, Red, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps, EV-DO RevA 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity