BlackBerry 9720 vs BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry 9720
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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BlackBerry 9720
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Lighter body
BlackBerry 9720
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 360 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 640 |
| PPI | 214 | 286 |
| Screen-to-body | 32.3 | 32 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 806 MHz Tavor MG1 | 1.2 GHz QC 8655 |
| OS Name | BlackBerry | BlackBerry |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 8GB 0.75GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1450 | 1230 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| music play | Up to 30 h | Up to 50 h |
| stand by | Up to 432 h | Up to 307 h (2G) / Up to 307 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 7 h | Up to 6 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 50 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 114 | 115 |
| keyboard | QWERTY | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 12 | 10.5 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 130 |
| Width (mm) | 66 | 66 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, August. Released 2013, August | 2011, May. Released 2011, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100, 800 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry 9720 | BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | HTML |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry 9720 and BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry 9720 packs a 1450 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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