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BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs HTC Hero (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs HTC Hero phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Hero X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 09Points
BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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09Points HTC Hero (CDMA) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X
HTC Hero (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Hero (CDMA)

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Bold 9700 (Global)} 9 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Hero (CDMA)} 9 Advantages HTC Hero (CDMA)
+624MHz 32bit Single-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+480x360 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+246 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+HVGA (480x352)67%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsCIF (352x288)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster		vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
256MB SDRAMvs+288MB LPDDR13%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+512MB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
2.44"vs+3.2"31%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
12 Common items in both devices
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
1500 mAh
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
ModelBold 9700 (Global)Hero (CDMA)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM OnyxSprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date11/3/200910/1/2009
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI180 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM288MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB512MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x352)CIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.1 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)HTC Hero (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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