OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9780 | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9700 | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 109mm (4.29") | 109mm (4.29") |
| Width | 60mm (2.36") | 60mm (2.36") |
| Depth | 14mm (0.55") | 14mm (0.55") |
| Dimension | 109x60x14mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") | 109x60x14mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 122gr (4.3oz) | 120gr (4.23oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 480x360px | 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 | 6 hours | 5 hours |
| Standby Time | 22 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 | 512MB | 256MB |
| Internal Memory | 256MB | 1GB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1500mAh | 1500mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | UMA | |
| 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 | 80 out of 100 TechRadar Will the addition of BlackBerry 6 operating system breathe new life into RIM's flagship phone? read more 80 out of 100 CNET Asia The BlackBerry Bold 9780 offers an unparalleled QWERTY keyboard and the new OS 6 addresses a number of key complaints we had in the past, including the browser which was seriously behind the times. This makes it one of the best non-touchscreen QWERTY smartphones in the market. read more 80 out of 100 CNET The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a solid messaging smartphone and ships with the latest BlackBerry OS, but it's not necessarily worth the upgrade. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena Its no surprise that the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is the next logical evolutionary step, rather than a complete makeover that will propel it into the same league as the iPhone and Android. RIM has a loyal core of customers... 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 | September 2010 | October 2009 |
