BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2013 5:54 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	vs	25 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core183% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+16GB (13GB available)51 times More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)21% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+326 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"	vs	+4.5"84% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)	vs	+HD (1280x720)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2070 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

MicroUSB 2.0 / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, China
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	11/3/2009	11/13/2013
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA • Java framework	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)