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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Blu R2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R2 X BlackBerry Bold 9790 03Points
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)

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Bold 9790} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs R2 (LTE 16GB)} 22 Advantages Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)46%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+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
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.1GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)64%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
235 PPIvs+282 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.45"vs+5.2"112%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3000 mAh144%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
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ModelBold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIIBlu R2 LTE R0150EE (2GB RAM), R0170WW
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA(Europe)
USA, (Europe)
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date12/1/20117/1/2017
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.45" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
RAM memory768MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
R0150EE version:
LTE 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
R0170WW version:
LTE 700/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours16 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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
• Optical trackpad
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HAC
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
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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