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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) vs Nokia 701 (RM-774)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Nokia 701 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 701 X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) 05Points
BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Nokia 701 (RM-774) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 701 (RM-774)

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 9700 (AT&T)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) vs 701 (RM-774)} 26 Advantages Nokia 701 (RM-774)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter		vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+246 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs210 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB31 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+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)27%
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+360x640 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
2.44"vs+3.5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)vs+HD (1280x720)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 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
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ 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 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
ModelBold 9700 (AT&T)701 (RM-774)
Other model namesAT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxNokia 701 RM-774, Nokia Helen
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/3/20099/14/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI210 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)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage256MB8GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, 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 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours6.8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)551 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
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, Flash player
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: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Flash 4.0
• Nokia Maps 3.6
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)Nokia 701 (RM-774)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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