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BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Nokia Lumia 505

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9780 vs Nokia Lumia 505 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 05Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 505

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Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Lumia 505} 17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505
+512MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (300MB available)vs+4GB13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x360 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+252 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+3.7"52%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
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+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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
7.2 Mbps
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
 
ModelBold 9780 (T-Mobile)Lumia 505
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx DeltaNokia Lumia 505 RM-923
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/14/20101/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.44" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI252 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Windows Phone 7.8
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
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 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
RAM memory512MB SDRAM256MB
Internal storage512MB (300MB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2 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 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Nokia Lumia 505
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedVGA (640x480) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
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)Nokia Lumia 505
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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)Nokia Lumia 505
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-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours7.1 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
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, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 505
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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