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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Alcatel OT-993 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel OT-993 X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 02Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)

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 (Global)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs OT-993 (Single-sim)} 22 Advantages Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+246 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
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+4GB (3GB available)11 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+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)23%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
2.44"vs+4"64%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)vs+WVGA (800x480)127%
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+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
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
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

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
1500 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
ModelBold 9700 (Global)OT-993 (Single-sim)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxAlcatel One Touch 993, Alcatel 993
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryAlcatel
Release date11/3/20098/1/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)63.9 x 124.4 millimeters (2.52 x 4.9 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI233 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 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
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 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage256MB4GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)WVGA (800x480) 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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
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)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours3 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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, HTML5, 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: Black, White, Aubergine
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
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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