BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
#8229
Samsung W999
#5678Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
Samsung W999
Performance
42.546.5
Camera
14.115.4
Display
17.978.3
Battery
12.715.2
Build
15.216.8
Connectivity
37.429.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.826.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 features a compact 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung W999 has a larger 3.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Bold Touch is powered by a 1.2 GHz single-core processor and 768MB RAM, whereas the W999 utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with 16GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the W999 includes autofocus and a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Bold Touch has a smaller 1230 mAh battery compared to the W999's 1500 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Bold Touch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the W999 operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which may offer a more versatile app ecosystem.
- The build quality of the Bold Touch is more compact and lighter at 130g, while the W999 is heavier at 206g and thicker at 17.8 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
Samsung W999
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Montana
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
640
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.2 GHz QC 8655
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)
Weight
130 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
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