BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 8:26 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)

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!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+246 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+4GB (2GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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	+480x800 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
2.44"	vs	+4.3"76% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(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 HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh20% 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
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 supported	vs	+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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	Galaxy J1 Ace SM-J110H/DD Dual-Sim (3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2009	10/1/2015
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.44" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB	4GB (2GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	9 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
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: Black, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy J1 Ace Duos (3G SM-J110H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.536W/kg (head), 1.063W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.628W/kg (head), 0.514W/kg (body)