BlackBerry Bold 9650
#7608
HTC Prime
#6355Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9650
HTC Prime
Performance
38.238.3
Camera
39.614.1
Display
23.042.0
Battery
14.01.6
Build
14.617.6
Connectivity
23.525.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.124.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9650 features a compact build with a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC Prime offers a larger 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing better clarity.
- Both devices have 512MB of RAM and storage, but the HTC Prime's camera is superior with 5 MP compared to the Bold's 3.15 MP, allowing for higher quality images and 720p video recording.
- The Bold 9650 is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, while the HTC Prime's battery capacity is unspecified.
- In terms of software, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the HTC Prime operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, offering different user experiences.
- Overall, the HTC Prime presents a more modern display and camera capabilities, while the Bold 9650 maintains a classic BlackBerry design and software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9650
HTC Prime
General
Release Date
2010
N/A
Announced
2010
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
2.44"
3.7"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 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
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
N/A
Weight
136 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity