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Overview
Overview
Release Date
Release Date May 12, 2008 October 21, 2009 May 23, 2010 November 17, 2010 August 29, 2011 August 21, 2011 December 2, 2011
Regions Available
Regions Available USA, Canada USA, Canada USA USA, Canada USA, Canada, United Kingdom USA USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System
Operating System No No No No No No No
Processor
Processor Intel XScale 624 MHz 624 MHz 624 MHz 624 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655 1.2 GHz Marvell Tavor MG1 1 GHz
Internal Storage
Internal Storage 859 MB 256 MB 317 MB 512 MB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB
RAM
RAM No No No 512 MB 768 MB 768 MB 768 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation No No No No No No No
SAR
SAR Head: 0.56 W/kg
Body: 0.37 W/kg
Head: 0.77 W/kg Head: 1.35 W/kg
Body: 0.5 W/kg
Head: 0.41 W/kg
Body: 1.34 W/kg
Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.03 W/kg
Head: 1.29 W/kg
Body: 0.78 W/kg
Head: 1.35 W/kg
Body: 0.81 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Accessories Included
Accessories Included Car Charger, Carrying case, Data Cable, Headset, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Cellular
Networks
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
EDGE, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A, HSDPA 7.2
EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA
EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA
GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev. A, HSDPA, HSUPA
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Push-to-talk (PTT) No No No No No No No
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling No No No No No No No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No No No No No No No
SIM card size
SIM card size
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dual SIM
Dual SIM No No No No No No No
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB
USB Yes Yes Yes Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
USB OTG Support No No No No No No No
GPS Type
GPS Type A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS
Infrared
Infrared No No No No No No No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP A2DP, DUN, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC SBC SBC SBC SBC SBC SBC
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g 802.11 b/g 802.11 b/g 802.11 b/g 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot No No No No No No Yes
Memory Expansion Slot
Memory Expansion Slot Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Expansion Slot Info
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 16 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC
NFC No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility
Data Tethering Compatibility No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Camera
Camera
Main Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels 3+ Megapixels 3+ Megapixels 5+ Megapixels 5+ Megapixels 5+ Megapixels 5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Zoom
5x digital 2x digital 2x digital 2x digital 2x digital 4x digital 2x digital
Flash
Flash
Yes Yes Yes Yes (LED) Yes (LED) Yes (LED) Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Additional Rear Camera Info
Geotagging, White balance Auto focus, Image stabilization Auto focus, Image stabilization Auto focus, Image stabilization Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization
Video Recording Formats
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, AVI 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels) HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Front Camera
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
Additional Front Camera Info
No No No No No No No
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Display / Screen
Type
Type Color Color Color Color Color Color Color
Technology
Technology LCD (TFT) LCD (TFT) LCD (TFT) LCD (TFT) LCD (TFT) LCD (TFT) LCD (TFT)
Colors
Colors 65k 65k 65k 65k 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million
Resolution
Resolution x pixels x pixels x pixels x pixels x pixels x pixels x pixels
Pixel Density
Pixel Density Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Size
Size 2.6 inches 2.44 inches 2.44 inches 2.44 inches 2.8 inches 2.8 inches 2.45 inches
Secondary Display
Secondary Display No No No No No No No
Sensors
Sensors Ambient Light Ambient Light Ambient Light Ambient Light Ambient Light, Proximity, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass No
Multi-Touch
Multi-Touch No No No No No No No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No No No No No No No
Additional Display Features
Additional Display Features - - - - - Capacitive touch screen Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Power & Battery
Battery Type
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity 1500 mAh 1500 mAh 1400 mAh 1500 mAh 1230 mAh 1230 mAh 1230 mAh
Removable Battery
Removable Battery Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Fast Charging No No No No No No No
Video Playback Time
Video Playback Time Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Up to 347 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Up to 242 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular)
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Talk Time
Talk Time Unknown Up to 360 minutes Unknown Up to 360 minutes Unknown Up to 396 minutes Up to 318 minutes
Standby Time
Standby Time Up to 9 days Up to 19 days Up to 13 days Up to 22 days Up to 12 days Up to 13 days Up to 1 days
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Design Type
Design Type Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar
Colors
Colors Black with chrome accents, White Black, White Black Black, White Black, White Black Black
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.4 x 6.6 x 1.5 cm (4.5 x 2.6 x 0.6 in) 10.9 x 6.0 x 1.4 cm (4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 in) 11.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 cm (4.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 in) 10.9 x 6.0 x 1.4 cm (4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 in) 10.9 x 6.0 x 1.4 cm (4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 in) 11.5 x 6.6 x 1.0 cm (4.5 x 2.6 x 0.4 in) 11.0 x 6.0 x 1.1 cm (4.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 in)
Weight
Weight 136 grams 122 grams 136 grams 119 grams 119 grams 130 grams 107 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Rugged design
Rugged design No No No No No No No
IP Rating
IP Rating No No No No No No No
Headset Jack
Headset Jack 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm
External Speakers
External Speakers No No No No No Yes Yes
Input / Navigation
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Sleep / Wake Key No No No No No No No
Home Key
Home Key No No No No No No Yes
Input / Keyboard Type
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY
Navigation Type
Navigation Type Trackball D-pad Optical pad D-pad Optical pad Optical pad, Touchscreen Optical pad, Touchscreen
External Volume Control
External Volume Control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor No No No No No No No
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Additional Information
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live
ROM: 128MB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: -
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): BlackBerry 9000

Blackberry OS 5.0.0.771 update is available.
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA
Viewable document types: PDF
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): BlackBerry 9700, Bold 2, Onyx, Driftwood

OS 6 upgrade (6.0.0.380) is available.
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WEP
Viewable document types: DOC, PDF, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): BlackBerry Essex, Tour 2

2GB memory card included. Blackberry OS 6.0 update available.
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live, Blackberry
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA2
Viewable document types: DOC, PDF, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA):

2GB memory card included. Upgrade to BlackBerry OS 6 available
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, IM
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: OTA
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): BlackBerry Bold Touch, BlackBerry 9900, BlackBerry Dakota
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Blackberry
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
External Media Playback Controls: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, M4A, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): BlackBerry Montana
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Blackberry
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: OTA
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, M4A, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types:
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): BlackBerry Bellagio
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