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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 01Point
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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30Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)

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)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter		vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+16GB (12GB available)47 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)77%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED 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+441 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+5"105%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
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) 100 Mbps27 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+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
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+2600 mAh73%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
10 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
ModelBold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxAT&T Galaxy S4 i337 (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date11/3/20094/27/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.44" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI441 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)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.14µm pixel
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 registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours17 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), 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 Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
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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