BlackBerry Storm2 9550 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Storm2 9550: 35 g lighter
- Storm2 9550:
- 160 g
- Galaxy Note 8:
- 195 g
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Width
Storm2 9550: 12.6 mm narrower
- Storm2 9550:
- 62.2 mm
- Galaxy Note 8:
- 74.8 mm
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Screen diagonal
Storm2 9550: 3.05 in smaller diagonal
- Storm2 9550:
- 3.25 in
- Galaxy Note 8:
- 6.3 in
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Rear camera layout
- Storm2 9550:
- Single
- Galaxy Note 8:
- Dual
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Depth
Galaxy Note 8: 5.4 mm thinner
- Storm2 9550:
- 14 mm
- Galaxy Note 8:
- 8.6 mm
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Height
Storm2 9550: 50 mm shorter
- Storm2 9550:
- 112.5 mm
- Galaxy Note 8:
- 162.5 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Storm2 9550
- Height:
- 112.5 mm
- Width:
- 62.2 mm
- Depth:
- 14 mm +5.4 mm versus Galaxy Note 8
2. Galaxy Note 8
- Height:
- 162.5 mm +50 mm versus Storm2 9550
- Width:
- 74.8 mm +12.6 mm versus Storm2 9550
- Depth:
- 8.6 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Storm2 9550
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.25 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 32.7 cm²
2. Galaxy Note 8
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 100.7 cm²
Galaxy Note 8 has approximately 208% more rectangular screen area than Storm2 9550.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 64 GB | Unknown | 6 GB RAM |
| 128 GB | Unknown | 6 GB RAM |
| 256 GB | Unknown | 6 GB RAM |
Storm2 9550: Original memory entry
2 GB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Storm2 9550
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
2. Galaxy Note 8
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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| DxOMark Main Score * | Unknown |
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| DxOMark Photo * | Unknown |
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| DxOMark Video * | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU | Unknown |
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| Graphics processor GPU | Unknown |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Battery * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Storm2 9550 | Galaxy Note 8 |
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| Dop |
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