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T-Mobile Prism II vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Prism II vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) Compare T-Mobile Prism II X
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile Prism II

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Prism II} 17 Advantages T-Mobile Prism II vs Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs624MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+4GB (2GB available)7 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
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)15%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+3.5"43%
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)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
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
+1750 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 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
125 grams (4.38 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)2%
Lighter
320x480 pixelsvs+480x360 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+246 PPI49%
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
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
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ModelPrism IIBold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Other model namesT-Mobile Prism 2 U8686, Huawei Prism 2, Huawei Prism IIT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, Onyx
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandT-MobileBlackBerry
Release date6/1/201311/3/2009
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)61.97 x 116.84 millimeters (2.44 x 4.6 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI246 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (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

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
RAM memory512MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 1700/2100UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHVGA (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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
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

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
SensorsAccelerometerAmbient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours5 hours
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Prism IIBlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.385W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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