BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2018 10:02 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X BlackBerry Bold 9790 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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!

1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9790	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
+8GB (6.1GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB SDRAM	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)28% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
235 PPI	vs	+256 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.45"	vs	+4.3"76% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

107 grams (3.75 ounces)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 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	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Other model names	BlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx III	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2011	6/1/2015
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.45" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x320 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	235 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
RAM memory	768MB SDRAM	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6.1GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	14 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9790	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)