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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) vs LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs LG Spirit 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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24Points LG Spirit 4G (MS870) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

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Bold 9700 (AT&T)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) vs Spirit 4G (MS870)} 24 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
+246 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (4GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)56%
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
480x360 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
2.44"vs+4.5"84%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)11 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) 100 Mbps27 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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2150 mAh43%
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
11 Common items in both devices
122 grams (4.27 ounces)
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
 
ModelBold 9700 (AT&T)Spirit 4G (MS870)
Other model namesAT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxMetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date11/3/200912/21/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53QH
Battery capacity1500 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours7 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Black on gray
• QuickMemo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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