BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs LG G8S ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 1:14 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

34Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)

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2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	vs	34 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+128GB (104GB available)415 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)75% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+402 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"	vs	+6.21"155% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)48 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps443 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3550 mAh137% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (Global)	G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	LG G8S LMG810RA, LM-G810RA
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Argentina, Mexico
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	11/3/2009	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	2.44" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	1600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	22 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA Java framework	• Colors: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered