Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

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

12/23/2012 1:01 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:33 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) Compare Samsung Omnia W X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)

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22 Advantages Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	vs	1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core136% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+8GB (6GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)27% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x800 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+252 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+3.7"52% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x352)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 times 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	vs	Not supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards

10 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

1500 mAh

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia W (SGH-i677)	Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia W i677, Omnia Wonder	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	12/1/2011	11/3/2009
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.7 x 116.1 millimeters (2.31 x 4.57 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	116 grams (4.06 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	256MB
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3.6 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 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HVGA (480x352)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Gray • Bing Maps • Xbox Live • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Omnia W (SGH-i677)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.35W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.309W/kg (head)	feature not registered