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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Xolo A500

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Xolo A500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xolo A500 X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 02Points
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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21Points Xolo A500 Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
Xolo A500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xolo A500

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)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs A500} 21 Advantages Xolo A500
+246 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (2.78GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)19%
Thinner
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
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
13 Common items in both devices
122 grams (4.27 ounces)
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
1500 mAh
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
 
ModelBold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxLava Xolo A500 Dual SIM, Xolo A500 DualSIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		India
India
BrandBlackBerryXolo
Release date11/3/20091/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)63.5 x 124 millimeters (2.5 x 4.88 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB4GB (2.78GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)HD (1280x720) 15 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, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Xolo A500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours9 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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, HTML5, 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
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)Xolo A500
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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