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BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs BlackBerry Curve 8350i Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
BlackBerry Bold 9700
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Bold 9700
7.9 / 10
Score
From 10 critic reviews
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BlackBerry Curve  8350i
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Curve 8350i
7.6 / 10
Score
From 2 critic reviews
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Spec data

How they compare

Bold 9700
Curve 8350i
Price (MSRP)
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OS
BlackBerry
OS
BlackBerry
Processor
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Processor
Intel XScale
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Wired charging
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Display
Color
Display
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Software support
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Repairability
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Weight
122g (4.3 oz)
Weight
135g (4.8 oz)
Fingerprint
Unknown
Fingerprint
Unknown
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Bold 9700
0.4" × 0.2"
Curve 8350i
0.4" × 0.2"
Thickness · to scale
Bold 9700
0.1"
Curve 8350i
0.1"
Height
0.4" (10.9 mm)
Height
0.4" (11.1 mm)
Width
0.2" (6 mm)
Width
0.2" (6.2 mm)
Depth
0.1" (1.4 mm)
Depth
0.1" (1.8 mm)
Weight
122g (4.3 oz)
Weight
135g (4.8 oz)
Screen
2.44"
Screen
2.4"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Bold 9700 vs Curve 8350i: FAQ

Which is better, the Bold 9700 or Curve 8350i?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Bold 9700 earns a Cellphones.ca Score of 7.9 compared to 7.6 for the Curve 8350i. That 0.3-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated November 2026. Suggest a correction →