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BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X BlackBerry Bold 9000 02Points
2.6"
TFT

480x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB)

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} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Redmi 8 (32GB)} 33 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR323 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+32GB (21GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x320 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
222 PPIvs+270 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+6.22"139%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+5000 mAh2 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
+ 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
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ModelBold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Diamond VintageXiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryXiaomi
Release date8/5/200810/1/2019
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.6" inches6.22" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~26.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI270 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100M1908C3IC version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
MZB8255IN version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1908C3IC version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
MZB8255IN version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Trackball navigation
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green
โ€ข MIUI 9

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9000Redmi 8 (32GB)
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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