The BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Bold 9900 sports aesthetic differences and more.
RIM has released various versions of its popular Bold series. There are two current models available. These are the 9790 and the 9900. Both sport QWERTY keyboards. However, both sport aesthetic differences. Despite their different looks, what sets each of them apart? Here, you will get to know about their major differences.
When it comes to screen size the former sports a 2.45 inch display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels. This means that the display has a pixel density of 245 PPI. The later sports a 2.8 inch display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. This means that the display has a pixel density of 286 PPI. Both models come with an optical track pad found on the bottom of the screen.
Both phones sport the same amount of internal storage. They each come with 8 GB of on board memory. This means that you will have enough room to store your files such as pictures, videos, and apps. If ever you need more space for your files, both phones support as much as 32 GB from a micro-SD card.
Although both phones post the same storage capacities, the two do not share the same 3G internet speeds. The Blackberry Bold 9790 allows users to download at speeds of 7.2 mbps and upload at speeds of 5.76 mbps. The 9900 allows users to enjoy a faster 3G internet connection. It allows users to download at speeds of 14.4 mbps and upload at speeds of 5.76 mbps. Both smartphones allow their users to enjoy from Wi-Fi connections that can be accessed from public hotspots or home wireless networks.
Both sport 5 megapixel cameras that come with features such as LED flash, geotagging face detection, and image stabilization. However, there is a difference in their video recording qualities. The Blackberry Bold 9790 only allows users to record videos in VGA. The 9900 allows users to record videos at 720p (HD).
The two come with 768 MB of RAM that will add more to performance. However, they do not sport the same processor. The former comes packed with a 1 GHz single-core processor under the hood. The later comes packed with a 1.2 GHz single-core processor under the hood. This equates to more processing power while running apps. This makes the 9900 more ideal for multi-tasking.
So what's the advantage of the Blackberry 9790 over its more powerful big brother? Its advantage is the price. It is cheaper compared to its high-end counterpart. So if you're looking for a Bold at a budget, this phone is for you.
These are the major differences between the two. Now that you more, it will help you better decide on which phone suits you more.
