Nokia E5 vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia E5 vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/8/2012 9:22 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:33 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Nokia E5 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.36"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

09Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) Compare Nokia E5 X

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)

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!

8 Advantages Nokia E5	vs	9 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)9% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+VGA (640x480)82% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x352)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+624MHz 32bit Single-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
126 grams (4.41 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)3% Lighter
320x240 pixels	vs	+480x360 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
169 PPI	vs	+246 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.36"	vs	+2.44"3% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices

256MB SDRAM

512MB (250MB available) / 256MB

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia E5	Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Other model names	Nokia E5-00, Nokia E5-00.1, Nokia Mystic	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	8/1/2010	11/3/2009
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.9 x 115 millimeters (2.32 x 4.53 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.36" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~25.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	169 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
System version	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136J-S	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (250MB available)	256MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	HVGA (480x352)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	5 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black, Chalk White, Sky Blue, Copper Brown, Silver Grey • 2GB microSD included • UPnP • QuickOffice 5.3 • Nokia Maps 3.0 SR3 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia E5	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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

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Nokia E5 vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

Side by side comparison between Nokia E5 vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate