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Motorola RAZR M (XT905) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)

Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR 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 Motorola RAZR M (XT905) 26Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) Compare Motorola RAZR M X
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR M (XT905)

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RAZR M (XT905)} 26 Advantages Motorola RAZR M (XT905) vs Bold 9700 (Global)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs624MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+8GB (4.49GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)69%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x360 pixels
+256 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+4.3"76%
Larger screen
vs2.44"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)11 times
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)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+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
+2000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)3%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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ModelRAZR M (XT905)Bold 9700 (Global)
Other model namesMotorola RAZR M XT905, Motorola Scorpion MiniRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaBlackBerry
Release date12/1/201211/3/2009
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)60.9 x 122.5 millimeters (2.4 x 4.82 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatBlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, 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

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHVGA (480x352)
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola SmartActions
• Docking connector
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola RAZR M (XT905)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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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