BlackBerry Bold 9700
#7356
HTC Tilt2
#9111Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9700
HTC Tilt2
Performance
49.944.8
Camera
39.611.9
Display
23.011.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
14.216.9
Connectivity
23.917.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.313.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 14 mm and weighs 122g, offering a sturdy feel, while the HTC Tilt2 is slightly larger at 116 x 59.2 x 17.3 mm and heavier at 178.5g.
- The Bold 9700 has a smaller 2.44-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, compared to the Tilt2's 3.6-inch screen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9700 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, while the Tilt2 has a 528 MHz CPU and 288MB of RAM, giving the Tilt2 a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Tilt2 can record video at 480p, whereas the Bold 9700 does not specify video resolution.
- They share the same battery capacity of 1500mAh, but the software experience differs, with the Bold running BlackBerry OS 5.0 (upgradable to 6.0) and the Tilt2 operating on Windows Mobile 6.1 (upgradable to 6.5), catering to different user preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9700
HTC Tilt2
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.44"
3.6"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
624 MHz
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB 256MB RAM
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 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
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 14 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
116 x 59.2 x 17.3 mm (4.57 x 2.33 x 0.68 in)
Weight
122 g
178.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black/Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.55 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head)
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, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer