BlackBerry Bold 9650
#7608
Huawei Ascend Q M5660
#7848Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9650
Huawei Ascend Q M5660
Performance
38.219.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
23.033.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
23.525.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.117.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9650 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density of 246 ppi compared to the Huawei Ascend Q M5660's 3.2-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels and 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9650 has 512MB of RAM, while the Ascend Q has 800 MHz CPU but lacks specified RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Bold 9650 is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, slightly less than the Ascend Q's 1500 mAh.
- The Bold runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the Ascend Q operates on Android 2.3, providing a different software experience.
- Build-wise, the Bold is slightly heavier and thicker than the Ascend Q, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9650
Huawei Ascend Q M5660
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
For Cricket
Display
Size
2.44"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.9 x 58.4 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.30 x 0.5 in)
Weight
136 g
132.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity