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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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LG Optimus Black (P970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Bold 9700 (Global)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Optimus Black (P970)} 24 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+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-core (45nm)60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+2GB (1GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)12%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage
TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
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) 2MPAdvantage
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
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
1500 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
 
ModelBold 9700 (Global)Optimus Black (P970)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date11/3/20095/9/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size2.44" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
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
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)HD (1280x720) 24 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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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)LG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours6 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
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: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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