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LG Optimus M (MS690) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus M vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X LG Optimus M (MS690) 09Points
LG Optimus M (MS690)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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10Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) Compare LG Optimus M X
BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

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Optimus M (MS690)} 9 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Bold 9700 (AT&T)} 10 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+3.2"31%
Larger screen		vs2.44"
+VGA (640x480)82%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHVGA (480x352)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+624MHz 32bit Single-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (150MB available)vs+256MB71%
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)25%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)14%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x360 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+246 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps23 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1500 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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ModelOptimus M (MS690)Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandLGBlackBerry
Release date11/24/201011/3/2009
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI246 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
RAM memory512MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HVGA (480x352)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.264, WMVDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours5 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T3)
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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