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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo Vibe K4 Note X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 02Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

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 Vibe K4 Note} 31 Advantages Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+16GB (10GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)54%
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+1080x1920 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+401 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+5.5"125%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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) 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+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3300 mAh120%
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 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
 
ModelBold 9700 (Global)Vibe K4 Note
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxLenovo Vibe K4 Note A7010 a48 (A7010a48)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryLenovo
Release date11/3/20091/19/2016
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)76.5 x 153.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.05 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.44" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI401 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, 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

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours22 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)265 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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
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

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head)
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