OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9300 3G | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9700 | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 109mm (4.29") | 109mm (4.29") |
| Width | 60mm (2.36") | 60mm (2.36") |
| Depth | 13.9mm (0.55") | 14mm (0.55") |
| Dimension | 109x60x13.9mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") | 109x60x14mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 104gr (3.67oz) | 120gr (4.23oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 320x240px | 480x360px |
| Display Size | ||
| Display Diagonal | ||
| Display Type | 65k TFT | 65k TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard |
| Talk Time | 4 hours, 30 minutes | 5 hours |
| Standby Time | 19 days | 20 days, 20 hours |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | BlackBerry OS |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 624MHz | 624MHz |
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 256MB | 256MB |
| Internal Memory | 256MB | 1GB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1150mAh | 1500mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100, 1700 HSPA 900, 2100, 1700 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 850, 2100, 1900 |
| SIM Cards | ||
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Everything Everywhere | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| O2 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Vodafone | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Three | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 77 out of 100 CNET Though we're disappointed that the RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G didn't have more improvements over its predecessor, it's still a decent upgrade with the addition of 3G and GPS. Plus, it's quite affordable for an entry-level smartphone. read more 70 out of 100 TechRadar A quick and clever QWERTY-toting BlackBerry for the budget-conscious read more | 85 out of 100 Phone Arena RIM is about to release the successor to the Bold 9000 - the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The cosmetic resemblance is minimal when you look from afar and pit it against the other devices ... read more 83 out of 100 CNET The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package. read more 83 out of 100 CNET Asia The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package. read more 80 out of 100 Good Gear Guide RIM's latest BlackBerry Bold remains a great business smartphone and is a sleeker and more compact device than the original Bold. The compact size results in a smaller keyboard and display, though, which power users may not appreciate. There is plenty to like about the BlackBerry Bold 9700, but RIM hasn't offered anything innovative in this release. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena Some handsets will work their socks off to have their fifteen minutes of fame, others are simply born into stardom. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is certainly fortunate to carry a name that stands for popularity and excellence in the RIM family of phones. But this kind of fame can be less a blessing and more of a curse if the successor fails to live up to the standards set by its illustrious namesake read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | July 2010 | October 2009 |
