BlackBerry Storm2 9550
#8959
XOLO A500S Lite
#7455Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
XOLO A500S Lite
Performance
9.435.8
Camera
39.614.1
Display
22.341.8
Battery
14.014.0
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
24.630.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.718.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 features a smaller 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the XOLO A500S Lite has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Storm2 is equipped with 2GB of RAM, whereas the A500S Lite has 4GB, along with a dual-core processor, which may offer smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A500S Lite can record video at 720p, providing better video quality.
- Both phones have a 1400 mAh battery, but the A500S Lite benefits from more efficient software with Android 4.2, compared to the BlackBerry OS of the Storm2.
- The build quality of the A500S Lite is slimmer and lighter, enhancing portability compared to the bulkier Storm2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm2 9550
XOLO A500S Lite
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
For the US
For India
Display
Size
3.25"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
360
480
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
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
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
Li-Ion 1400 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)
127 x 63 x 9.2 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.36 in)
Weight
160 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
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 2.0
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 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity