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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 vs Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6a X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 04Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Bold Touch 9900} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 vs Pixel 6a (GX7AS)} 27 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.54GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
286 PPIvs+431 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.1"118%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+4410 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
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ModelBold Touch 9900Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Other model namesRIM Pluto, RIM BlackBerry DakotaPixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSAIndiaSingaporeTaiwan
Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan
BrandBlackBerryGoogle
Release date8/11/20117/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 12
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-G78 MP20
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 702380 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR26GB LPDDR5
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh4410 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.9 hoursfeature not registered
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• OpenGL 2.0
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
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