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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Apple iPhone 3G (8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3G X BlackBerry Bold 9790 20Points
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

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04Points Apple iPhone 3G (8GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X
Apple iPhone 3G (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9790

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Bold 9790} 20 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs iPhone 3G (8GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (8GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB SDRAM5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)8%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+235 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1230 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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]
+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
2.45"vs+3.5"43%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
8GB (6.1GB available) / 8GB (6GB available)
TFT LCD
16 million
480x320 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
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ModelBold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIIiPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date12/1/20117/1/2008
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.45" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0iOS 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
RAM memory768MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
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 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
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

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
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

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours10 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HAC
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790iPhone 3G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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