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BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs BlackBerry Z3

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z3 X BlackBerry Bold 9000 03Points
2.6"
TFT

480x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z3

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 9000} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Z3} 25 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+222 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+8GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)51%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x320 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
2.6"vs+5"92%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
BlackBerry OS 4.6vs+BlackBerry OS 10.2Advantage
BlackBerry OS 10.2 is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1500 mAhvs+2500 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 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 9000BlackBerry Z3
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ModelBold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Diamond VintageBlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date8/5/20085/1/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~26.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI220 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Sheeva (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1.5GB
Internal storage1GB8GB
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080)
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 9000BlackBerry Z3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours15 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9000BlackBerry Z3
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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