BlackBerry Bold 9700 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.4", 480 x 360
Main Camera
3.2 Megapixel
Operating System
BlackBerry Handheld Software
Battery
1500 mAh

Complete technical specifications, details, expert ratings and review of BlackBerry Bold 9700. Find out how your chosen phone stacks up against the competition and whether it's the one that best meets your expectations with the phone comparison feature.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS BlackBerry Bold 9700
Product Type BlackBerry smartphone - refurbished
Form Factor Full keyboard
Height 109 mm Worse than 76 % of phones rated.
Width 60 mm Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Depth 14 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Weight 122 g Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has a height of 109 mm, a width of 60 mm and a thickness of 14 mm. The weight of the phone is 122 g.

Show more
DISPLAY BlackBerry Bold 9700
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT transmissive
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.4" Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 480 x 360 pixels Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 65,536 colours Worse than 76 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper

The screen size reaches 2.4" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of BlackBerry Bold 9700 is 480 x 360 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

Show more
MEMORY BlackBerry Bold 9700
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 256 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC



An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

Show more
CAMERA BlackBerry Bold 9700
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 3.2 Megapixel Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 2x Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions 176 x 144 (QCIF), 352 x 480
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 3.2 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 2x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

Show more
BATTERY AND CHARGING BlackBerry Bold 9700
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 504 hours Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 360 minutes Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 360 min
Standby (GSM): up to 504 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 408 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of BlackBerry Bold 9700 is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 504 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. BlackBerry Bold 9700 is provided with a talk time about 360 minutes.

Show more
CELLULAR BlackBerry Bold 9700
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System BlackBerry Handheld Software
Navigation A-GPS

BlackBerry Bold 9700 supports 3G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is BlackBerry Handheld Software.

Show more
COMMUNICATIONS BlackBerry Bold 9700
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, HSP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
WLAN Security WPA, WPA2
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM), ICQ, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger), Yahoo! Messenger, BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

Show more
MEDIA BlackBerry Bold 9700
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, WMV, H.263
FEATURES BlackBerry Bold 9700
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Ring Tone Formats WAV, MIDI, MP3
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 32
Personal Information Management Calendar, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking
OTHERS BlackBerry Bold 9700
Included Accessories Power adapter
Memory card microSD - 2 GB
Compliant Standards AES, FIPS 140-2, Triple DES, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)

Similar Phones

Other BlackBerry Phones

Other projects: