BlackBerry Bold 9780
#7225
LG Optimus Z
#8446Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9780
LG Optimus Z
Performance
50.029.2
Camera
39.614.1
Display
23.039.1
Battery
15.213.6
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
24.424.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.915.1
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 LG Optimus Z is slightly larger and heavier at 135g with dimensions of 117.9 x 56.9 x 11 mm.
- The Bold 9780 has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, whereas the Optimus Z offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9780 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU, while the Optimus Z has a more capable 1.0 GHz Scorpion processor.
- Both devices feature a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Z supports 720p video recording, compared to the Bold's video capabilities.
- The Bold 9780 is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1350 mAh battery in the Optimus Z.
- Finally, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Optimus Z operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9780
LG Optimus Z
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Onyx II 9780
For South KoreaAlso known as LG KU9500, LG SU950
Display
Size
2.44"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
624 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
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)
117.9 x 56.9 x 11 mm (4.64 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink
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 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass