BlackBerry Bold 9700
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2009).
2009 · Entry-level · BlackBerry 5.0ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 122g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 246 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
OS
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
246 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Weight
122g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 14 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
