BlackBerry Bold 9790
#9094
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Plum Axe
Performance
31.134.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
12.714.0
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
29.525.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.319.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a compact build with a 2.45-inch TFT display, offering a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9790 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Marvel Tavor MG1 CPU and has 768MB of RAM, compared to the Plum Axe's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but differ in video capabilities, as the Plum Axe supports video recording while the Bold 9790 is limited to 480p.
- The Bold 9790 has a smaller 1230mAh battery, whereas the Plum Axe offers a 1400mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Plum Axe operates on Android 4.0, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.45"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
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)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
107 g
98 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 (Mini-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, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 7.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass