BlackBerry Bold 9700
#4900
LG Axis
#4378Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9700
LG Axis
Performance
64.065.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.156.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a compact build with a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the LG Axis offers a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9700 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the LG Axis has a slightly lower 600 MHz CPU but double the RAM at 512MB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the LG Axis can record video at 480p, while the Bold 9700's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Bold 9700 runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, while the LG Axis operates on Android 2.1, providing different software experiences.
- Overall, the LG Axis offers a more modern display and improved performance specifications, while the Bold 9700 emphasizes a classic BlackBerry experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9700
LG Axis
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For AlltelAlso known as LG AS740
Display
Size
2.44"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU
624 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 14 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
115.8 x 56.4 x 15.8 mm (4.56 x 2.22 x 0.62 in)
Weight
122 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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/n
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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes