BlackBerry Bold 9790
#6525
BLU Neo X LTE
#7630Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9790
BLU Neo X LTE
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.153.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a compact build with a smaller 2.45-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the BLU Neo X LTE offers a larger 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a more modern viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage and 768MB to 1GB of RAM, but the Neo X LTE's quad-core processor may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the Neo X LTE supports 720p video recording compared to the Bold 9790's 480p.
- The Neo X LTE also has a significantly larger 2500 mAh battery versus the Bold's 1230 mAh, likely resulting in better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Neo X LTE operates on Android 6.0, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9790
BLU Neo X LTE
General
Release Date
2011
2016
Announced
2011
2016
Description
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
N/A
Display
Size
2.45"
5"
Type
TFT
LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
480p
720@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
146.1 x 73.8 x 7.5 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
107 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes