BlackBerry Bold 9650
#7608
Motorola SPICE XT300
#8720Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9650
Motorola SPICE XT300
Performance
38.244.8
Camera
39.612.4
Display
23.015.2
Battery
14.012.0
Build
14.616.5
Connectivity
23.523.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.114.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9650 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, resulting in better pixel density at 246 ppi compared to the Motorola SPICE XT300's 3.0-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 133 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 512MB of RAM, but the Motorola is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, which may provide a slight edge in processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Motorola can record video at 480p.
- The Bold 9650 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the XT300's 1170 mAh.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Bold 9650 offers a different software experience compared to the Android 2.1 (Eclair) on the Motorola, catering to distinct user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Bold being slightly lighter and more compact than the XT300.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9650
Motorola SPICE XT300
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.44"
3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
480
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
N/A
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB
512MB 256MB RAM
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
480p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 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)
97 x 61 x 16.8 mm, 87.5 cc (3.82 x 2.40 x 0.66 in)
Weight
136 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass