BlackBerry Storm (9530) vs Nokia N79
Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Storm vs Nokia N79 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.25"
TFT
TFT
360x480
3.1
MP
MP
128MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1400
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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2.4"
TFT
TFT
240x320
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
128MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm (9530)
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10 Common items in both devices |
TFT LCD |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
3.5mm jack |
+3 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Model | Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 |
Other model names | Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder | Nokia N79 RM-348 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Brand | BlackBerry | Nokia |
Release date | 11/21/2008 | 10/9/2008 |
Depth | 14 millimeters (0.55 inches) | 15 millimeters (0.59 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in) | 49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 97 grams (3.4 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 3.25" inches | 2.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 360x480 pixels | 240x320 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Single touch 1-point | Not supported |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 185 PPI | 167 PPI |
Colors | 65 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
System version | BlackBerry OS 4.7 | Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600 | 32bit: Nokia Rapido Y |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 130 | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
RAM memory | 128MB LPDDR | 128MB SDRAM |
Internal storage | 1GB | 50MB |
External storage | Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2 Mbps | 3.6 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HVGA (480x320) 30 fps | VGA (640x480) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | feature not registered | feature not registered |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | feature not registered |
HDR | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | CIF (352x288) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | 3.5mm (same audio output) |
Bluetooth | 2.0 + A2DP | 2.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | Not supported | 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | feature not registered | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-6F |
Battery capacity | 1400 mAh | 1200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 5.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | 400 hours (16.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML | feature not registered |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework | • Colors: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black • 4GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • DLNA • Dedicated multimedia button • Nokia Maps 2.0 • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
BlackBerry Storm (9530) | Nokia N79 | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |