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BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3G X BlackBerry Bold 9000 09Points
BlackBerry Bold 9000
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

480x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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10Points Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9000 X
Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

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Bold 9000} 9 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs iPhone 3G (16GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+624MHz 32bit Single-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+222 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+HVGA (480x320)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GBvs+16GB (14GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)14%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.6"vs+3.5"35%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
15 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
133 grams (4.66 ounces)
TFT LCD
480x320 pixels
(back) 2MP
3G HSDPA
3.6 Mbps
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
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ModelBold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Diamond VintageiPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date8/5/20087/1/2008
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~26.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6iOS 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 15 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
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

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9000iPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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