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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs LG L40 (Dual D170)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 11Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (Dual D170)

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Bold Touch 9900 4G} 11 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs L40 (Dual D170)} 11 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (6.54GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)13%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+640x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+286 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)14%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
1230 mAhvs+1540 mAh25%
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
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
14.4 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GL40 (Dual D170)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date9/1/20114/1/2014
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/1700/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.9 hoursfeature not registered
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-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
• OpenGL 2.0
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GLG L40 (Dual D170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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