BlackBerry Bold 9650
#7608
BlackBerry Tour 9630
#7269Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9650
BlackBerry Tour 9630
Performance
38.236.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
23.040.3
Battery
14.014.0
Build
14.614.2
Connectivity
23.520.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.119.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9650 features a slightly larger display at 2.44 inches compared to the 2.4 inches of the BlackBerry Tour 9630, with both offering the same resolution of 480 x 360 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9650 has double the RAM at 512MB versus the Tour's 256MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and lack a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Bold 9650 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, while the Tour does not, and both run on BlackBerry OS, providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Bold being slightly heavier at 136g versus the Tour's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9650
BlackBerry Tour 9630
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.44"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
65K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 62 x 14 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 0.55 in)
112 x 62 x 14.2 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)
Weight
136 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
1.43 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A