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Construction | ||
Height | 109mm (4.29") | 119mm (4.69") |
Width | 60mm (2.36") | 60mm (2.36") |
Depth | 14mm (0.55") | 11.9mm (0.47") |
Dimension | 109x60x14mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") | 119x60x11.9mm (4.69x2.36x0.47") |
3D SIZE | ||
Weight | 120gr (4.23oz) | 135gr (4.76oz) |
Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
Material | ||
Colors | ||
Usability | ||
Display Resolution | 480x360px | 480x800px |
Display Size | 49x81mm (1.93x3.19") ~252PPI | |
Display Diagonal | 3.7" | |
Display Type | 65k TFT | 16M AMOLED |
Secondary Display Resolution | ||
Input | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard | Optical Joystick Capacitive Touchscreen |
Talk Time | 5 hours | 6 hours, 40 minutes - 2G 6 hours, 30 minutes - 3G |
Standby Time | 20 days, 20 hours | 14 days, 4 hours - 2G 15 days - 3G |
OS | BlackBerry OS | Android OS, v2.1 upgradable to v2.2 |
Java | MIDP 2.0 | Available |
Vibration | Available | Available |
Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
Chipset | Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 | |
Processor | 624MHz | 1GHz Qualcomm Scorpion |
GPU | Adreno 200 | |
Ram | 256MB | 576MB |
Internal Memory | 1GB | 512MB |
External Memory | microSD | microSD |
Camera Resolution | 3.15 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
Camera Flash | LED | LED |
Camera Lens | ||
Optical Zoom | ||
Front Camera | ||
Second Front Camera | ||
Front Camera Flash | ||
Other Functionalities | Digital Compass Accelerometer Light Sensor Proximity Sensor | |
Speaker | Mono | Stereo |
Battery Capacity | 1500mAh | 1400mAh |
Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
WIMAX | ||
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
UPnP | ||
NFC | ||
USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.1 |
Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
TV Receiver | ||
TV Out | ||
Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
Radio | FM RDS | |
Ethernet | ||
Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 850, 2100, 1900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 |
SIM Cards | Mini | |
PTT | ||
HSCSD | HSCSD | |
GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
AMPS | ||
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) | ![]() | ![]() |
VARIOUS | ||
Images | ||
ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 85 out of 100 Phone Arena RIM is about to release the successor to the Bold 9000 - the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The cosmetic resemblance is minimal when you look from afar and pit it against the other devices ... read more 83 out of 100 CNET The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package. read more 83 out of 100 CNET Asia The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package. read more 80 out of 100 Good Gear Guide RIM's latest BlackBerry Bold remains a great business smartphone and is a sleeker and more compact device than the original Bold. The compact size results in a smaller keyboard and display, though, which power users may not appreciate. There is plenty to like about the BlackBerry Bold 9700, but RIM hasn't offered anything innovative in this release. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena Some handsets will work their socks off to have their fifteen minutes of fame, others are simply born into stardom. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is certainly fortunate to carry a name that stands for popularity and excellence in the RIM family of phones. But this kind of fame can be less a blessing and more of a curse if the successor fails to live up to the standards set by its illustrious namesake read more | 100 out of 100 TechRadar The most powerful Android phone ever - but is it the best? (source page not available anymore) 90 out of 100 Good Gear Guide HTC's Desire is the first Android phone to be released by Telstra, and we think it's the best Android phone period. A highly impressive design, a superb, customisable user interface and all the features and capabilities of the latest version of Android combine to produce an excellent smartphone. It will only get better with software updates. read more 90 out of 100 Phone Arena The HTC Desire is the long-awaited Android handset with specifications similar to those of the famous Nexus One and equipped with the wonderful Sense interface. We gather this must look like a dream ... read more 84 out of 100 CNET Asia Though seemingly identical to the Nexus One, the included HTC Sense software adds real value to this mobile phone, making it an excellent choice compared with any other Android smartphone out there. read more 83 out of 100 CNET Sleek and fast, the HTC Desire is not only U.S. Cellular's best Android device but the carrier's best smartphone to date. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena If youve seen the Google Nexus One, youve seen the HTC Desire. End of story. We liked the Nexus One so be our guest, HTC Desire. But is it all that simple? HTC are so good they build phones for the competition. HTC are so mean they have no issues competing... read more |
Price Range | - | - |
Published On | October 2009 | February 2010 |