What is the Difference Between BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Bold 9780?

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Bold 9780 are two smartphones from BlackBerry with some differences in their specifications. Here are the key differences between the two models:

Display: The Bold 9780 features a slightly larger display, with a 2.44-inch screen compared to the Bold 9700's 2.4-inch screen.
CPU: The Bold 9780 has a slightly faster CPU, with a 624 MHz processor compared to the Bold 9700's 624 MHz processor.
Operating System: The Bold 9780 runs on BlackBerry OS 6, while the Bold 9700 runs on an earlier version of the BlackBerry OS.
Boot Up Time: The Bold 9780 has a faster boot-up time compared to the Bold 9700.
Price: The Bold 9780 is slightly more expensive, with a SIM-free price difference of around £25 compared to the Bold 9700.

In summary, the main differences between the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Bold 9780 are the display size, processing power, operating system, boot-up time, and price. While the Bold 9780 has some improvements over the Bold 9700, the differences may not be significant enough for some users to warrant the extra cost.

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What is the Difference Between BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Bold 9780?

Comparative Table: BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Bold 9780

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Bold 9780 are both smartphones with QWERTY keyboards and optical trackpads. They have some similarities and differences, which are outlined in the table below:

Feature	BlackBerry Bold 9700	BlackBerry Bold 9780
OS	BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0	BlackBerry OS 6.0
CPU	624 MHz	624 MHz
Display	TFT, 65K colors, 480 x 360 pixels, 2.44 inches	TFT, 65K colors, 480 x 360 pixels, 2.44 inches
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh	Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh
Stand-by	Up to 408 h	Up to 528 h (2G) / Up to 408 h (3G)
Talk time	Up to 6 h	Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)
Dimensions	109 x 60 x 14 mm, 122 g	109 x 60 x 14 mm, 122 g
SAR	1.55 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)	1.41 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Colors	Black, White	Black, White

The main difference between the two models is the operating system. The Bold 9780 comes with the newer BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Bold 9700 has the older BlackBerry 5.0, which is upgradable to 6.0. The Bold 9780 also has a finer finish on the back cover and a blackened rim, giving it a more refined appearance.

Guilherme Mazui

Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.