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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) vs Motorola Fire XT317

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Motorola Fire XT317 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Fire XT317 X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) 07Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Fire XT317

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 (T-Mobile)} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) vs Fire XT317} 17 Advantages Motorola Fire XT317
+624MHz 32bit Single-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB71%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+480x360 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+246 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1420 mAh
256MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)11%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)4%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.44"vs+2.8"15%
Larger screen
HVGA (480x352)vs+VGA (640x480)82%
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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+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

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
 
ModelBold 9700 (T-Mobile)Fire XT317
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, OnyxMotorola XT317, Motorola Fire XT317 Dual-chip
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date11/3/200912/1/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)58 x 116.5 millimeters (2.28 x 4.59 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~35.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI143 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)Motorola Fire XT317
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm MSM7227-1
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
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 Mbps7.2/0.384 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 900/1700/2100UMTS 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 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)VGA (640x480) 24 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
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)Motorola Fire XT317
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP6X
Battery capacity1500 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)260 hours (10.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
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 keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Motorola Switch UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Motorola Fire XT317
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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