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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4 X BlackBerry Bold 9790 06Points
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X
Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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Bold 9790} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs iPhone 4 (16GB)} 14 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+768MB SDRAM50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)28%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
8GB (6.1GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)130%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)23%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
235 PPIvs+330 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.45"vs+3.5"43%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1420 mAh15%
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+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
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ModelBold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIIiPhone 4
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date12/1/20116/1/2010
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2.45" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 7.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory768MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.75µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (720x480)
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 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours12 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HAC
• LBS
• UMA
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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