BlackBerry Storm3
#7518
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm3
Plum Axe
Performance
31.534.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
23.034.1
Battery
12.714.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.925.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.519.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm3 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 252 ppi, while the Plum Axe has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of about 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Storm3 is powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU and has 8GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, compared to the Plum Axe's 1.0 GHz CPU, 4GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Storm3 can record video at 720p, whereas the Plum Axe's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Storm3 is equipped with a 1230 mAh battery, while the Plum Axe has a larger 1400 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Storm3 runs on BlackBerry OS 6.1, whereas the Plum Axe operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a different user experience.
- Overall, the Storm3 offers better performance and display quality, while the Plum Axe has a larger battery and a more modern software platform.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm3
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Announced asBlackBerry Torch 9860Unofficial preliminary specifications
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.2GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 6.1
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass