BlackBerry Bold 9780
#7225
HTC Touch Diamond2
#9259Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC Touch Diamond2
Performance
50.044.8
Camera
39.611.3
Display
23.011.2
Battery
15.211.6
Build
14.715.0
Connectivity
24.418.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.912.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features a compact build with a weight of 122g and dimensions of 109 x 60 x 14 mm, while the HTC Touch Diamond2 is slightly lighter at 117.5g and measures 107.9 x 53.1 x 13.7 mm.
- The Bold 9780 has a smaller 2.44-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, compared to the larger 3.2-inch display of the Diamond2, which offers a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9780 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Diamond2 has a 528 MHz CPU with 288MB RAM, providing a marginally better performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Diamond2 can only record video at 480p@15fps, whereas the Bold 9780 supports video recording without a specified frame rate.
- The Bold 9780 is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, offering a higher capacity than the 1100 mAh battery of the Diamond2.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Diamond2 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, which can be upgraded to 6.5, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC Touch Diamond2
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Onyx II 9780
a.k.a. HTC Warhawk for AT&T. HTC 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 MSM7200A
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)
107.9 x 53.1 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)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.46 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 6.1 Professional, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer