BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
#8229
XOLO X1000
#7800Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
XOLO X1000
Performance
42.549.1
Camera
14.119.1
Display
17.919.1
Battery
12.718.0
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
37.425.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.817.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 features a compact 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while the XOLO X1000 offers a larger 4.7-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO X1000 is powered by a 2 GHz Intel Atom Z2480 processor, compared to the 1.2 GHz Qualcomm CPU in the Bold Touch, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the XOLO X1000 is also more advanced, with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, whereas the Bold Touch has a 5 MP camera with 720p video.
- Battery capacity is greater in the XOLO X1000 at 1900 mAh compared to the 1230 mAh of the Bold Touch, which may lead to longer usage times.
- The Bold Touch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, focusing on productivity, while the XOLO X1000 operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Overall, the XOLO X1000 presents a more modern experience in terms of display, performance, camera, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
XOLO X1000
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Montana
For India
Display
Size
2.8"
4.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Intel Atom Z2480
CPU
1.2 GHz QC 8655
2 GHz
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
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)
133.9 x 67.6 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.66 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
140 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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass