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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs LG V20 (US996)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Bold 9790
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points LG V20 (US996) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X
LG V20 (US996)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (US996)

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Bold 9790} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs V20 (US996)} 26 Advantages LG V20 (US996)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)63%
Lighter		vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR44 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.1GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)50%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
235 PPIvs+515 PPI119%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.45"vs+5.7"133%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3200 mAh160%
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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
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ModelBold 9790V20 (US996)
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIIU.S. Cellular LG V20, LG US996, LGUS996
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date12/1/201110/1/2016
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.45" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
RAM memory768MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical 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 9790LG V20 (US996)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours22 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)104 hours (4.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Titan, Silver
• LG UX 5.0
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• MIL-STD-810G certified
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790LG V20 (US996)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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