The Blackberry Bold and Blackberry Storm have lots of similarities. That is because these devices have the same manufacturer. So before you compare their differences it would be useful to know the similarities of these two Blackberry smartphones.
The Defining Features of Bold and Storm
Both smartphones are fully supported on the HSDPA network. They have GPS navigation capabilities and feature the BlackBerry Maps application. Both also work on the BlackBerry operating system so you will probably see similar user interface.
Blackberry Bold and Blackberry Storm have QUERTY keyboards but you can also fully navigate the phones through their touchscreen features. Basically, the design elements, sizes, thickness, camera features, and other add-ons of Bold and Storm would be fairly similar.
Key Differences of Bold and Storm
Although the Blackberry Storm and Bold are very similar, they have major differences that make each mobile phone unique. So, here are some of the most pronounced differences between the Storm and Bold models of Blackberry.
1. Network Support Specifications
The Bold unit of Blackberry is supported on HSDPA network on the 850, 1900, 2100 megahertz frequency. Essentially, Bold is fully supported on a triple band HSDPA network. The Storm unit however is only supported on the 2100 megahertz frequency and CDMA.
Basically when you consider the network specs of the two Blackberry smartphones, the Bold Blackberry has a big advantage over Storm.
2. Display Resolution and Performance
Both Storm and Bold have touchscreen display. However, Blackberry Storm has an edge over Bold in this aspect. Storm has a 3.25 inch TFT LCD display with screen resolution of 360 x 480 pixels. Bold on the other hand only has 2.75 inch display screen with 480 x 320 pixels resolution.
Another big plus for the Storm is its built-in accelerometer which is surprisingly absent in Bold. When you rotate Storm, its screen display will also automatically rotate to match the view of the user. With an accelerometer, Storm can also display crisp video resolution on its HD screen.
3. Connectivity and Internet Speed
Blackberry Bold takes the upper hand when it comes to connectivity and net speed. Bold can support WiFI connectivity on the 802.11 profiles. Surprisingly for a smartphone, the Blackberry Storm does not have WiFi support.
When you use Bold, you can enjoy unlimited data transfer especially if you are in a WiFi hotspot. This capability would be absent in Storm.
These are the most basic and the key differences between Bold and Storm models of Blackberry. Aside from these, Storm is also heavier than Bold by 20 grams. Both mobile phones however have almost similar dimensions.
Knowing these key similarities and differences, it is up to you to decide which Blackberry could answer your mobile communication and computing needs.
The sleek black BlackBerry Storm with its very impressive display and colors has been quite adequately expected. It was touted as one of the most happening BlackBerry devices to come out in recent times, and it has fulfilled its promise in some parts. Let us see where the BlackBerry Storm rises above the ordinary and where it falls short.
Connectivity This is certainly one of its strongest features. The phone generally uses a CDMA dual band of 800/1900 MHz, but switches over to the GSM Quad Band of 850/900/1800/1900 MHz when it is on global roaming. There are typical geographical networks too, such as the UMTS European and the Asian 3G, both of an awesome 2100 MHz. With its versatile connectivity, it is certain that the phone does not become useless anywhere.
Size and Dimensions With its dimensions of 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches, the BlackBerry Storm falls into the class of the mid sized smartphones from BlackBerry. Since its thickness is just about half an inch, it is quite conveniently portable. However, the phone is decidedly heavy. At 5.5 oz, it is currently among the heaviest BlackBerry phones. You must see if you are happy with its weight, though the size itself should be no problem.
Camera One of the reasons for the anticipation of the BlackBerry Storm was the promise of a good camera. However, the phone under-delivers here; the camera is of an adequate 3.2 MP resolution which is not bad, but there have been better resolutions before. It has good video features though (one point where it scores over the iPhone) and has features like flash and autofocus.
Display The screen resolution is 360 x 480 pixels and at 3.2 diagonal inches, it is one of the best cameras for its visibility and workspace. The screen is really smart; it is a TFT screen with 65,536 colors and a light sensor which allows good visibility even in sunlight. It is also a touchscreen which adds greatly to its convenience of usage.
Memory Memory is ample, but it depends on what kind of requirements you will have. It has a 1 GB intrinsic memory, which is quite adequate for storing contacts and several data files and folders, but if you are looking for a larger memory, you do have a memory slot where you can attach an additional device. This memory slot is microSD or microSDHC; you can choose from among them.
Other Specifications BlackBerry Storm runs on the awesome BlackBerry OS 4.7. It has a phone memory of 128 MB RAM and 192 MB ROM, making it a very efficient phone. It runs various sorts of multimedia applications, so converters will not be extremely necessary if you are transferring files from your PC to the smartphone. It uses an HTML browser and has stereo Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with the provision of a microUSB port.
There are several useful features too. There is a phone book with several features, and there are various other important applications such as a calendar, a to-do reminder, a notes application, a calculator and a calendar.
Verdict
The BlackBerry Storm is a purchase you won't regret, despite its weight being on the heavier side. On all other counts, the phone is a superlative smartphone, for personal as well as for business use.
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