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BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs LG L40 (D160)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9780 vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 06Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (D160)

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 9780 (T-Mobile)} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs L40 (D160)} 21 Advantages LG L40 (D160)
+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
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
512MB (300MB available)vs+4GB (1.68GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)7%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.44"vs+3.5"43%
Larger screen
Supportedvs+WVGA (800x480)Advantage
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+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 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
1500 mAhvs+1540 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ 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 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
ModelBold 9780 (T-Mobile)L40 (D160)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx DeltaLG L40 D160, LG L40 Single Sim, LG D160 L Series III
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date11/14/20104/1/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (300MB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedWVGA (800x480) 30 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 registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
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 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• Office editor
• BlackBerry maps
• LBS
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)LG L40 (D160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.29W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
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