Storm 9530
2008 first BB touchscreen.
The BlackBerry Storm 9530 is a business BlackBerry smartphone released Nov 2008, with a launch price of $200. It pairs its chipset with a 360 x 480 SureClick display, a capable main camera and a 1,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 60/100 — BlackBerry Storm 9530. Standout strengths: first bb touchscreen. and entire screen clicks (surepress). Main trade-off: surepress polarising.
BlackBerry Storm 9530.
RIM's 2008 Storm 9530 was the first BB touchscreen — SurePress made the entire screen click down.
Read the full review- First BB touchscreen.
- Entire screen clicks (SurePress).
- World phone CDMA + GSM.
- 3.2 MP cam.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Storm 9530 compares
| Storm 9530 | iPhone 7 Plus | Priv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 60 | 60 | 58 |
| Chipset | — | Apple A10 Fusion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| Display | 360 x 480 SureClick | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 5.4" curved AMOLED |
| Main camera | — | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 18 MP · f/2.2 OIS |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 2,900 mAh | 3,410 mAh |
| Launch price | $200 | $769 | $699 (launch) |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Storm 9530 released?
The Storm 9530 was released in Nov 2008.
How much does the Storm 9530 cost?
The Storm 9530 launched at $200 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Storm 9530 screen size and type?
The Storm 9530 has a 360 x 480 SureClick display.
What is the Storm 9530 battery capacity?
The Storm 9530 has a 1,400 mAh battery.
What colours does the Storm 9530 come in?
The Storm 9530 is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Storm 9530 worth buying?
RIM's 2008 Storm 9530 was the first BB touchscreen — SurePress made the entire screen click down. SpecEagle gives the Storm 9530 an editorial score of 60/100.
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