BlackBerry Bold 9900 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.8", 640 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
BlackBerry 7 OS
Storage
8 GB
RAM
768 MB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
1230 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS BlackBerry Bold 9900
Product Type BlackBerry smartphone
Form Factor Full keyboard - touch screen
Height 115 mm Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Width 66 mm Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
Depth 11 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Weight 130 g Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.13 W/kg
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

Design of BlackBerry Bold 9900 has dimensions of 115 mm × 66 mm × 11 mm and weight of 130 g.

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DISPLAY BlackBerry Bold 9900
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT transmissive
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.8" Worse than 79 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 640 x 480 pixels Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 287 ppi Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper, backlit

The screen size reaches 2.8" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of BlackBerry Bold 9900 is 640 x 480 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. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 287 ppi.

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PROCESSOR BlackBerry Bold 9900
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8655
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is Qualcomm. BlackBerry Bold 9900 is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.2 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY BlackBerry Bold 9900
RAM SDRAM - 768 MB Worse than 76 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
User Memory 6 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 8 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. BlackBerry Bold 9900 has an operating memory of SDRAM - 768 MB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA BlackBerry Bold 9900
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Functions) Zero Shutter Lag
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 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. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 5 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. 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. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING BlackBerry Bold 9900
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1230 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 307 hours Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 378 minutes Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 378 min
Standby (GSM): up to 307 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 354 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 307 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs
Playback (video): up to 7.4 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of BlackBerry Bold 9900 is 1230 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 307 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the BlackBerry Bold 9900 it is 378 minutes.

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CELLULAR BlackBerry Bold 9900
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System BlackBerry 7 OS

BlackBerry Bold 9900 supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is BlackBerry 7 OS.

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COMMUNICATIONS BlackBerry Bold 9900
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, HFP, HSP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, SAP, MAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM), Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger), Yahoo! Messenger, BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 2.1 EDR makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA BlackBerry Bold 9900
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, OGG, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES BlackBerry Bold 9900
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Digital compass, magnetometer
Ring Tone Formats MIDI, MP3
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, unit conversion, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, multitasking, SureType technology
OTHERS BlackBerry Bold 9900
Included Accessories Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter
Memory card microSD - 2 GB
Compliant Standards AES, Triple DES
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

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