BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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

9/28/2012 9:45 AM, updated: 4/13/2020 8:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL 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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+246 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+478MB LPDDR87% 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 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)32% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD 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"64% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)	vs	+VGA (720x480)105% 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 HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% 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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2009	3/19/2011
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256MB	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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 on silver • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)