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BlackBerry Bold 9900 vs BlackBerry Q10

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Also known as BlackBerry Bold Touch, BlackBerry 9900, BlackBerry Dakota, BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8.7

Posted: 02 May 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 06 Nov 2011) T-Mobile - Discontinued as BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G

BlackBerry Q10 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7
Posted: 30 Jan 2013
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Upcoming Expected release date: June 2013 AT&T - Upcoming Expected release date : Late May 2013 Sprint - Upcoming Expected release date : Late May 2013 T-Mobile - Upcoming

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (7.1, 7)BlackBerry (10) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 inches (115 x 66 x 10.5 mm)4.71 x 2.63 x 0.41 inches (119.6 x 66.8 x 10.35 mm) 
Weight4.59 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
4.90 oz (139 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)Full keyboard 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size2.8 inches3.1 inches 
Resolution640 x 480 pixels720 x 720 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

286 ppi330 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTSuper AMOLED 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time6.30 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
  
Stand-by time12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
  
Talk time (3G)5.90 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
  
Stand-by time (3G)12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
  
Music playback50.00 hours  
Video playback7.40 hours  
Capacity1230 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1200 MHz, QC 8655Dual core, 1500 MHz 
Graphics processor Yes 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

768 MB RAM2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) 
Built-in storage8 GB16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Scenes, EffectsAuto focus, Digital zoom 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera 2 megapixels 
Video capture 1280x720 (720p HD) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizerAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, AMRMP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGELTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPSGPS, A-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.14.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Micro HDMI (Type D) 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherNFC, UMA, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T3M3, T4 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

30 Aug 201117 Apr 2013 
FCC ID value: L6ARDE70UW linkFCC ID value: L6ARFL110LW link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.19 W/kg1.16 W/kg 
Body1.03 W/kg0.75 W/kg 
Product Specific Use 1.36 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.38 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced02 May 201130 Jan 2013 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 700  
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