BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

11/10/2012 5:49 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X BlackBerry Bold 9790 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
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!

17 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790	vs	2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+768MB SDRAM2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)49% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+235 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)11 times More apps available to download and use	vs	6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1230 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+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
8GB (6.1GB available)	vs	+8GB31% More internal storage for applications and files
2.45"	vs	+3.1"27% Larger screen

16 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

480x320 pixels

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9790	Pre (GSM)
Other model names	BlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx III	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Palm
Release date	12/1/2011	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.45" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	235 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory	768MB SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (6.1GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
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	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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 800/850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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	Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
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	Palm Pre (GSM)
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	Palm Pre (GSM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
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	GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	5 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • HAC • LBS • UMA Java framework	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Palm Pre (GSM)
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 Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Palm Pre 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