RIM Blackberry Storm (9500)
RIM Blackberry Storm (9500)

The RIM Blackberry Storm (9500) was announced in 2008, September. Released 2008, November With 3.25 inches, 32.7 cm2 (~46.7% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 65K colors, Powered by Qualcomm MSM7600 and running BlackBerry OS, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 3.15 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 320p video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2008, September. Released 2008, November
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm (4.43 x 2.45 x 0.55 in)
  • Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT, 65K colors
  • Size: 3.25 inches, 32.7 cm2 (~46.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: BlackBerry OS
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7600
  • CPU: 528 MHz ARM 11
  • GPU: Adreno 130

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
  • Internal: 1GB 128MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 320p

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer
  • Browser: HTML
  • Note: BlackBerry maps, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), MP3/WMA/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264/WMV player, Organizer, Voice dial/memo

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 360 h
  • Talk time: Up to 5 h 30 min

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.57 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.47 W/kg (head)     0.27 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 80 EUR

Tests

  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 75dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 72dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -87.6dB / Crosstalk -85.8dB