The BlackBerry Storm 3 has a need for speed. Following last week’s leaks on the Apollo and Dakota, we’re back at it again to outline the Storm 3. RIM’s upcoming touchscreen flagship handset touts the highest resolution we’ve seen on a BlackBerry and an incredible processor — what else do we know about the Storm 3?
The all-touchscreen BlackBerry Storm and Storm 2 will be replaced by the Storm 3 later this year. According to documents obtained by BGR, the Storm 3 will feature a 1.2 GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and like the Apollo and Dakota, it will run BlackBerry OS 6.1. Internally there’s 8 GB of memory and a microSD card slot for expansion. An accelerometer and magnetometer are also standard.
For now we know that there will be 3G support, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. Carrier agreements and pricing remain a mystery for now, but there is confirmation of 3G mobile hotspot capabilities. The real blockbuster feature for the Storm 3 will be the display. Measuring in at 3.7 inches and running at 800 x 480 pixel, the Storm 3 will be BlackBerry’s highest resolution display to date.
Sure, the iPhone 4 has higher pixel density with its Retina display, but this is a major step for RIM. Up until now we’ve been bombarded with HVGA displays that simply pale in comparison to the iPhone and high-end Android handsets. This will change with the Storm 3 and honestly it’s very exciting to see RIM pursue a superior display.
Other notable features on the Storm 3 include a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording. Is the BlackBerry Storm 3 your next smartphone?
Coming Soon | RIM | TBD
