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Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB) vs BlackBerry Bold 9790

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini vs BlackBerry Bold 9790 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB) 26Points
5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB)

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iPhone 12 mini (256GB)} 26 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB) vs Bold 9790} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB SDRAM
+256GB (242GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6.1GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)54%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x320 pixels
+477 PPI103%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs235 PPI
+5.4"120%
Larger screen
vs2.45"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps693 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2227 mAh81%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
133 grams (4.66 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)24%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
 
ModeliPhone 12 mini (256GB)Bold 9790
Other model namesiPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400BlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx III
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleBlackBerry
Release date10/13/202012/1/2011
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.4" inches2.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)480x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)477 PPI235 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
System versioniOS 14BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware updateiOS 18feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Chipset64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 589616 (v8)
Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X768MB SDRAM
Internal storage256GB (242GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
8GB (6.1GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2176 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2398 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2399, A2400 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkA2176 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2398, A2399, A2400 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ13mm1/3.6"
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Not supported
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation3 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Battery capacity2227 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging12W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered408 hours (17 days)

โž• Other features

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
โ€ข Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
โ€ข Face ID
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Optical trackpad
โ€ข Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
โ€ข HAC
โ€ข LBS
โ€ข UMA
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 12 mini (256GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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