BlackBerry Bold 9780
#7225
HTC Pure
#9304Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC Pure
Performance
50.044.2
Camera
39.611.3
Display
23.011.2
Battery
15.211.6
Build
14.714.2
Connectivity
24.418.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.912.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC Pure has a larger 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a sharper display.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9780 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, whereas the HTC Pure has a 528 MHz CPU with 288MB of RAM, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC Pure can only record video at 480p@15fps, while the Bold 9780 supports video recording without a specified frame rate.
- The Bold 9780 has a 1500 mAh battery, which is larger than the HTC Pure's 1100 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The software experience differs as the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the HTC Pure operates on Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, reflecting distinct user interfaces and functionalities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC Pure
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Onyx II 9780
For AT&THTC Topaz platform
Display
Size
2.44"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K 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 MSM7201A
CPU
624 MHz
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB 512MB RAM
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 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)
108 x 53 x 13.7 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
Weight
122 g
117.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.43 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
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 OS 6.0
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer