BlackBerry Bold 9700
#7356
LG Fathom VS750
#7750Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9700
LG Fathom VS750
Performance
49.960.1
Camera
39.612.7
Display
23.028.1
Battery
15.21.6
Build
14.215.7
Connectivity
23.926.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.317.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a compact build with a 2.44-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the LG Fathom VS750 offers a larger 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9700 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU, whereas the Fathom has a more capable 1.0 GHz Snapdragon processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Fathom supports video recording at 480p.
- The Bold 9700 has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Fathom's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradeable to 6.0, while the Fathom operates on Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, offering distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9700
LG Fathom VS750
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For Verizon WirelessAlso known as LG VS750
Display
Size
2.44"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
624 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (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@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 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)
115 x 56 x 17 mm (4.53 x 2.20 x 0.67 in)
Weight
122 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.55 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A