BlackBerry Bold 9650 vs BlackBerry Torch 9860
BlackBerry Bold 9650
Also known as BlackBerry Essex, BlackBerry Tour2
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued Sprint - Discontinued U.S. Cellular - Discontinued Alltel - Discontinued
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | BlackBerry (5.0.x) | BlackBerry (7) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.41 x 2.44 x 0.55 inches (112 x 62 x 14 mm) | 4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 inches (120 x 62 x 11.5 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.80 oz (136 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | 4.76 oz (135 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | |
| Design features | Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) | Optical Mouse (Touchpad) | |
| Side Keys | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 2.4 inches | 3.7 inches | |
| Resolution | 480 x 360 pixels | 480 x 800 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. | 250 ppi | 252 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. | TFT | TFT | |
| Colors | 65 536 | 16 777 216 | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | ||
| Features | Light sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 5.00 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | 4.70 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 13.0 days (312 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | 13.9 days (334 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 6.80 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | ||
| Stand-by time (3G) | 13.5 days (324 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | ||
| Video call time | 6.60 hours | ||
| Music playback | 44.00 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1400 mAh | 1230 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - 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 8655 | ||
| 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 RAM | ||
| Built-in storage | 0.512 GB | 4 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 3.2 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | LED | |
| Features | Auto focus, Digital image stabilization, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Auto focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging | |
| Camcorder | Yes | 1280x720 (720p HD) | |
| Features | Continuous autofocus |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists | ||
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | ||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR, MIDI | MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), 3GP, OGG, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, WMV | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, AVI, 3GP | |
| Streaming | Yes | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | BlackBerry Browser, supports: supports: HTML, RSS | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 2100 MHz | 800, 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.A | HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
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 | GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Notes | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Yes | |
JAVA
JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device. | Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1 | ||
| Adjustable interface text size | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1, EDR | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | ||
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | Tethering, Computer sync | UMA, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | ||
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3 | M3, T3 | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | 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 | 03 May 2010 | 05 Aug 2011 | |
| FCC ID value: L6ARCS70CW link | FCC ID value: L6ARDP70UW 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. | |||
| Head | 1.35 W/kg | 1.12 W/kg | |
| Body | 0.50 W/kg | 0.86 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 26 Apr 2010 | 03 Aug 2011 |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | |||
| $ 150 |
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