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BlackBerry Bold 9780

BlackBerry Bold 9780

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HTC HD2

HTC HD2

#7741

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