BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
#8229
Motorola PRO+
#9463Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
Motorola PRO+
Performance
42.526.1
Camera
14.114.1
Display
17.917.9
Battery
12.716.2
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
37.427.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.812.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while the Motorola PRO+ has a slightly larger 3.1-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at 258 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Bold Touch is equipped with a 1.2 GHz processor and 768 MB of RAM, compared to the PRO+'s 1.0 GHz CPU and 512 MB of RAM, giving the Bold Touch an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the PRO+ includes autofocus.
- The Bold Touch has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, while the PRO+ offers a larger 1600 mAh battery, potentially providing better longevity.
- The Bold Touch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, offering a distinct software experience, whereas the PRO+ operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which may provide a more familiar interface for Android users.
- Build quality is similar, with the Bold Touch weighing 130g and the PRO+ at 113g, both constructed in black plastic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
Motorola PRO+
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Montana
Also known as Motorola Motorola PRO+ 4G for Bell in Canada, Motorola Pro Plus MB632
Display
Size
2.8"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~258 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
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
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)
119.5 x 62 x 11.7 mm (4.70 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Weight
130 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass