OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Apple iPhone 3G 16GBDiscontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9700Discontinued | |
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Construction | ||
| Height | 115.5mm (4.55") | 109mm (4.29") |
| Width | 62.1mm (2.44") | 60mm (2.36") |
| Depth | 12.3mm (0.48") | 14mm (0.55") |
| Dimension | 115.5x62.1x12.3mm (4.55x2.44x0.48") | 109x60x14mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 133gr (4.69oz) | 120gr (4.23oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 320x480px | 480x360px |
| Display Size | 50x74mm (1.97x2.91") ~165PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 3.5" | |
| Display Type | 16M TFT | 65k TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Capacitive Touchscreen | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard |
| Talk Time | 10 hours | 5 hours |
| Standby Time | 12 days, 12 hours | 20 days, 20 hours |
| OS | iOS 2 upgradable to 4.2.1 | BlackBerry OS |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 412MHz ARM11 | 624MHz |
| GPU | PowerVR MBX | |
| Ram | 128MB | 256MB |
| Internal Memory | 16GB | 1GB |
| External Memory | microSD | |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Accelerometer Light Sensor | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1400mAh | 1500mAh |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Battery | |
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | TV Output | |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | ||
| 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 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 850, 2100, 1900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | ||
| 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 Digital Trends If you are lucky enough to get your hands on one, it'll be well worth it for personal use... (source page not available anymore) 84 out of 100 Techhive With a lower price, 3G radio, and GPS, this smart phone is in a class by itself. read more 83 out of 100 CNET Asia The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes Apps Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model. read more 83 out of 100 CNET The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model. read more 80 out of 100 TechRadar Apple is desperate to gain a foothold in the mobile market what other explanation can there be for this incredible handset? read more 80 out of 100 Phone Arena Its finally here, the first phone to beat the iPhone. Or is it? The iPhone 3G is out, with high-speed data and GPS and Exchange support and a whole slew of new features. Its been ... read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The Apple iPhone 3GS is probably not the next revolutionary iPhone as you might have expected it. But the performance boost, the sharper camera with video and the purportedly improved battery life certainly... read more | 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 |
| Price Range | - | - |
| Published On | June 2008 | October 2009 |
