Blackberry Storm 9500 and iphone 3G

The BlackBerry Storm 9500 is, causing quite a storm. This full touchscreen phone is very much consumer-focused, but let's find out how does it stand up to the iPhone 3G. Look and Feel:- Both devices are almost completely touchscreen based, with the Storm having a few more buttons along the bottom edge. The BlackBerry is definitely more curvy top and bottom. The Storm is a touch heavier at 155 grams versus 133 grams. Screen:- Both blackberry Storm 9500 and iphone 3G screens feature light-sensing technology which can be used to set the optimum brightness for the display. Keyboard Camera:- The BlackBerry Storm features a modest 3.2 megapixel camera. Additionally, it supports video recording also. The Storm just beats the iPhone. Multimedia:- Both handsets can play a wide variety of audio formats and video formats. Navigation:- The Storm uses BlackBerry Maps and offers Touch Screen Navigation. The iPhone features Google Maps and navigation. Communications:- Both units handle 3G where available, but only the iPhone feature Wi-Fi connectivity. Conclusion:- Though the Storm is being portrayed as a much more consumer-friendly device, its business credentials still stand. It's not the prettiest phone around, but looks like it will do the job. It wins on overall connectivity, though the network tie-in is even worse than the iPhone's. Now what do you reckon?