BlackBerry Bold 9780
#7225
LG US760 Genesis
#7139Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9780
LG US760 Genesis
Performance
50.062.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
23.016.9
Battery
15.215.2
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
24.425.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.920.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features a compact build with a 2.44-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the LG US760 Genesis has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9780 is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the Genesis has a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU and 430MB RAM, resulting in smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- They share a similar battery capacity of 1500 mAh, but the Genesis is slightly heavier at 170g compared to the Bold's 122g.
- The Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, providing a distinct software experience, while the Genesis operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9780
LG US760 Genesis
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Onyx II 9780
For US Cellular
Display
Size
2.44"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1
CPU
624 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 512MB RAM
430MB
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
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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 x 62 x 17 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.67 in)
Weight
122 g
170 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
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer