Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC HD2
Performance
50.061.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
23.023.0
Battery
15.212.7
Build
14.716.6
Connectivity
24.424.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.917.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features a compact build with a smaller 2.44-inch display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC HD2 offers a larger 4.3-inch screen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a more immersive visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the HTC HD2 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 448MB of RAM, significantly outpacing the Bold 9780’s 624 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HD2 supports video recording at 480p, whereas the Bold 9780 does not specify video quality.
- The Bold 9780 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the HD2's 1230 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, focusing on productivity, while the HTC HD2 operates on Windows Mobile 6.5 with Sense UI, offering a different user experience.
- Overall, the HTC HD2 presents a more powerful performance and display, while the Bold 9780 emphasizes its compact design and business-oriented software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC HD2
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Onyx II 9780
Also known as HTC HD2 T8585; HTC Leo 100
Display
Size
2.44"
4.3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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 512MB RAM
448MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
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
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1230 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)
120.5 x 67 x 11 mm (4.74 x 2.64 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi router
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; NaviPanel
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 6.0
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

