BlackBerry Storm2 9550
#8959
Samsung Galaxy Q T589R
#7706Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
Samsung Galaxy Q T589R
Performance
9.45.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.353.5
Battery
14.01.6
Build
15.617.2
Connectivity
24.625.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.717.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 features a slightly larger 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 185 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Q T589R has a 3.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and a pixel density of about 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Storm2 has 2GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Q has no specified RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Storm2 is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Q has an unspecified battery capacity.
- The Storm2 runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a different software experience compared to the Galaxy Q, which operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- In terms of build quality, the Storm2 is heavier at 160g compared to the Galaxy Q's 135g, with similar dimensions and no noted water resistance for either device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
Samsung Galaxy Q T589R
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
For the US
N/A
Display
Size
3.25"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
113.9 x 58.7 x 13.9 mm (4.48 x 2.31 x 0.55 in)
Weight
160 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
0.35 W/kg (head) 0.95 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 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass