BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Nokia 8 Sirocco phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 11:08 AM

Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	vs	29 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.54GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
286 PPI	vs	+534 PPI87% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5.5"96% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 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+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh165% 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2011	3/1/2018
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~32% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x480 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	286 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (6.54GB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	5.9 hours	22 hours
Standby	307 hours (12.8 days)	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	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 • OpenGL 2.0 • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • LBS • UMA • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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