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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Nokia E71

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Nokia E71 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia E71 X BlackBerry Bold 9790 20Points
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9790

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!

Bold 9790} 20 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs E71} 4 Advantages Nokia E71
+1GHz 32bit Single-core171%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs369MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB SDRAM5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+8GB (6.1GB available)56 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (110MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs127 grams (4.45 ounces)
+480x320 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+235 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+2.45"2%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)14%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1230 mAhvs+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
Ambient light sensor
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
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ModelBold 9790Nokia E71
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIINokia E71 RM-346
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date12/1/20116/30/2008
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)57 x 114 millimeters (2.24 x 4.49 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.45" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Nokia Rapido YAWE
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
RAM memory768MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)256MB (110MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480) 22 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (128x96)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, RV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1230 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours4.5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HAC
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: White Steel, Grey Steel, Black, Red
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790Nokia E71
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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