BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs LG Optimus M (MS690)

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

5/24/2013 9:10 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:38 PM

Compare LG Optimus M X BlackBerry Bold 9790 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

03Points LG Optimus M (MS690) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9790

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!

14 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790	vs	3 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB SDRAM50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+8GB (6.1GB available)41 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)40% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+235 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.45"	vs	+3.2"31% Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
1230 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

480x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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Model	Bold 9790	Optimus M (MS690)
Other model names	BlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx III	MetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	12/1/2011	11/24/2010
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)	56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.45" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	235 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
RAM memory	768MB SDRAM	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (6.1GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	337 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • HAC • LBS • UMA Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot • HAC (M4/T3) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	LG Optimus M (MS690)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs LG Optimus M (MS690)

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

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9790

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate