BlackBerry Bold 9780
#7225
HTC Touch HD T8285
#9596Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC Touch HD T8285
Performance
50.044.2
Camera
39.612.5
Display
23.011.2
Battery
15.213.6
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
24.422.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.911.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC Touch HD T8285 has a larger 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9780 is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, whereas the Touch HD utilizes a 528 MHz CPU with 288MB of RAM, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the video capabilities differ, with the Bold supporting video recording while the Touch HD records at CIF@30fps.
- The Bold 9780 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1350 mAh battery in the Touch HD, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Touch HD operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, providing distinct user experiences.
- Build quality shows the Bold is heavier at 122g compared to the Touch HD's 146g, with the latter being slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9780
HTC Touch HD T8285
General
Release Date
2010
2008
Announced
2010
2008
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Onyx II 9780
For Telstra in Australia
Display
Size
2.44"
3.8"
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 (~246 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
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 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)
115 x 62.8 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.47 in)
Weight
122 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 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 OS 6.0
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity