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Nokia N9 (16GB) vs BlackBerry Bold 9000

Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs BlackBerry Bold 9000 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points BlackBerry Bold 9000 Compare Nokia N9 X
2.6"
TFT

480x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N9 (16GB)

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!

N9 (16GB)} 27 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Bold 9000} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9000
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs624MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)16%
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
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x320 pixels
+251 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs222 PPI
+3.9"50%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 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
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2%
Lighter
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)349 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+1500 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS
MicroUSB 2.0 / Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
HTML, XHTML / WAP, HTML
+ 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 N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
 
ModelNokia N9 (16GB)Bold 9000
Other model namesNokia N9-00 Lankku, MeegoRIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Diamond Vintage
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/20118/5/2008
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.9" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~26.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)480x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)251 PPI222 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
System versionMeego 1.2 HarmattanBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
RAM memory1GB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)1GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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 N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHVGA (480x320) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
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
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)CIF (352x288)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 N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours5 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
Ovi Maps
• Colors: Black, White
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N9 (16GB)BlackBerry Bold 9000
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head)feature not registered
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