BlackBerry Bold 9790
The BlackBerry Bold 9790 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · BlackBerry OS 7.0ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.45" · 110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
RAM768MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 107g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,230 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 245 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, November. Released 2011, December
Also Known As
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
⚙️ Performance
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,230 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
107g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 does not have NFC.
Yes, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The BlackBerry Bold 9790 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BlackBerry Bold 9790 uses microUSB 2.0.
The BlackBerry Bold 9790 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band.
The BlackBerry Bold 9790 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
