Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Lava Flair Z1
Performance
31.138.8
Camera
11.939.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.718.9
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
29.525.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.319.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a compact build with a 2.45-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the Lava Flair Z1 offers a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Bold 9790 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Flair Z1 has a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, potentially providing better multitasking.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Flair Z1 includes a 2 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- The Bold 9790 has a smaller 1230 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Flair Z1, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Flair Z1 operates on Android 5.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Lava Flair Z1
General
Release Date
2011
2015
Announced
2011
2015
Description
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
For India
Display
Size
2.45"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
143.5 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight
107 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity

