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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) vs LG Optimus Elite (LS696)

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

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Compare LG Optimus Elite X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) 05Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points LG Optimus Elite (LS696) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Elite (LS696)

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Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) vs Optimus Elite (LS696)} 17 Advantages LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
+480x360 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+246 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (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+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)41%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.44"vs+3.5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
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
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
1500 mAhvs+1520 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
+2 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
 
ModelBold 9700 (T-Mobile)Optimus Elite (LS696)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, OnyxSprint LG Optimus Elite LS696, LG LS696 Virgin Mobile, VM696
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date11/3/20094/22/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.7 x 116.3 millimeters (2.47 x 4.58 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm MSM7627A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage256MB4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
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 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)VGA (720x480) 30 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredSmile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-48LN
Battery capacity1500 mAh1520 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours7.3 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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: White, Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
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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