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Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs BlackBerry Bold 9790

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS 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 3GS (8GB) 04Points
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points BlackBerry Bold 9790 Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9790

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iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Bold 9790} 16 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790
+3.5"43%
Larger screen		vs2.45"
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+768MB SDRAM2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB (6.1GB available)22%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)26%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)8%
Thinner
165 PPIvs+235 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1230 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
320x480 pixels
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (8GB)Bold 9790
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx III
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleBlackBerry
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/201212/1/2011
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI235 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
System versioniOS 3.0BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware updateiOS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
RAM memory256MB SDRAM768MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB (6.1GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Battery capacity1219 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours5.3 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HAC
• LBS
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (8GB)BlackBerry Bold 9790
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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