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Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 930 vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) 28Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

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Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 28 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) vs Bold 9700 (Global)} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs624MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+32GB (26GB available)103 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)43%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x360 pixels
+441 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+5"105%
Larger screen
vs2.44"
+(back) 20.1MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)48 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x352)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 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) 150 Mbps41 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2420 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)37%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
ModelLumia 930 (Gold edition)Bold 9700 (Global)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia MartiniRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date12/1/201411/3/2009
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updateWindows 10 MobileBlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)256MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)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

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHVGA (480x352)
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)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/ac [wifi5] (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

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2420 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours5 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gold, White/gold
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Records 4K (after Denim update)
• Camera focal length of 26mm
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)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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