BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
#8284
Nokia 702T
#9582Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Nokia 702T
Performance
42.528.2
Camera
14.114.0
Display
17.917.9
Battery
12.712.3
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
34.725.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.611.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia 702T's 2.46-inch display at the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Bold Touch is powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU and has 768MB of RAM, while the Nokia operates on a 680 MHz CPU with 256MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BlackBerry.
- The camera on the Nokia 702T is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the Bold Touch, although both devices can record 720p video.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Bold Touch at 1230 mAh and the Nokia at 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Bold Touch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, providing a distinct software experience, while the Nokia utilizes Symbian Anna OS, which may feel less modern.
- Both devices have a solid build quality, with the Bold Touch being slightly heavier at 130g compared to the 127g of the Nokia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Nokia 702T
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Dakota, BlackBerry Magnum
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.46"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~325 ppi density)
PPI
640
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.2 GHz QC 8655
680 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
8GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 66 x 10.5 mm (4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
117.1 x 60.4 x 10 mm, 67.4 cc (4.61 x 2.38 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian Anna OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass