BlackBerry Bold 9700
#7356
HTC Touch Pro CDMA
#8379Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9700
HTC Touch Pro CDMA
Performance
49.946.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
23.011.2
Battery
15.213.5
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
23.920.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.315.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 14 mm and weighs 122g, while the HTC Touch Pro CDMA is slightly bulkier at 106 x 52 x 18 mm and 150g.
- The Bold 9700 has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, compared to the Touch Pro's larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9700 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Touch Pro has a 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack a front-facing camera.
- The Bold 9700 is equipped with a 1500mAh battery, providing longer usage than the Touch Pro's 1340mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, while the Touch Pro operates on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9700
HTC Touch Pro CDMA
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Herman
Display
Size
2.44"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7501A
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
LED flash
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
1500 mAh
1340 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1340 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)
106 x 52 x 18 mm (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.71 in)
Weight
122 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.55 W/kg (head) 1.39 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, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-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
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer