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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) 11Points
BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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10Points Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)} 11 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) vs 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)} 10 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
+624MHz 32bit Single-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+256MB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB (70MB available)
+HVGA (480x352)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (220x176)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1000 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)14%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+253 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+2.9"19%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
12 Common items in both devices
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
ModelBold 9700 (T-Mobile)5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, OnyxNokia 5530 RM-504
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/3/20098/6/2009
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches2.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI253 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB256MB (70MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)QCIF (220x176) 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 registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, 3GP, WMV, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1500 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 registeredWAP, HTML, 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: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
• 4GB microSD included
• Sim Application Toolkit
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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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