BlackBerry Bold 9650
#7608
ZTE Avail
#7315Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9650
ZTE Avail
Performance
38.238.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
23.033.2
Battery
14.017.4
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
23.521.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.119.5
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 compared to the ZTE Avail's 3.5-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 512MB of RAM and storage, but the Bold 9650 runs on BlackBerry OS while the Avail operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a different software experience.
- The camera on the ZTE Avail is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the Bold 9650's 3.15 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Bold 9650 has a smaller 1400 mAh battery, while the Avail has an 1800 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Bold being slightly heavier at 136g versus the Avail's 127g, and both are constructed in black plastic without noted water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9650
ZTE Avail
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.44"
3.5"
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 (~165 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
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
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 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)
116 x 62 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.51 in)
Weight
136 g
127 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
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
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
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, compass