BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9780 vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2014 1:36 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9780 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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!

1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	vs	28 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core183% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (300MB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)47 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"	vs	+5"105% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 10.1MP106% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage 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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Other model names	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx Delta	T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	11/14/2010	9/1/2014
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
System version	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (300MB available)	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	15 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • Office editor • BlackBerry maps • LBS • UMA • HAC (M3) • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White • Lumia Denim UI • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement • Carl Zeiss optics • 15GB OneDrive • Qi wireless charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)