BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
#5459
Vertu Constellation Quest
#6876Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Vertu Constellation Quest
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.853.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while the Vertu Constellation Quest has a slightly smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 325 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by 8GB of RAM and have 8GB of storage, but the Bold Touch 9900 runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, offering a distinct software experience compared to the Symbian OS on the Constellation Quest.
- In terms of camera, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Constellation Quest includes autofocus.
- The Bold Touch 9900 has a smaller 1230 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the Constellation Quest, which may provide longer usage time.
- Build quality is notable in both, with the Bold Touch weighing 130g and the Constellation Quest at 165g, reflecting their different design philosophies.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Vertu Constellation Quest
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Dakota, BlackBerry Magnum
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.46"
Type
TFT
TFT, 16M colors
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.2 GHz QC 8655
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 66 x 10.5 mm (4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
116.2 x 60.8 x 12.7 mm, 87 cc (4.57 x 2.39 x 0.5 in)
Weight
130 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Pink, Black, Brown, Yellow Gold, Carbon fibre with gold, Carbon fibre
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian OS
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes