- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
- BlackBerry OS 6.0
- 3.5G
- 2.4"
- 0.62 GHz
Released November, 2010
Rated 100% by by Joel-Manjarrez--jman72485 (Feb, 2011)The new OS that come with it is fast, (faster than my bros BB, which carries the previous OS), the qwerty keeyboard is nice and easy to type with.
Conclusion Check out the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
0.62 GHz
BlackBerry OS 6.0 3.5G
Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)Despite having an upgraded camera, picture quality wasn't that much better.
screen size
2.4"
4"
3.7"
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by NK--Jordane-s-mom (May, 2011)As for the screen size, I am able to read books using the BB Kindle app with ease.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)That said, we did have to zoom in on Web pages to read text because of the display's smaller size.
screen resolution
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by Joel-Manjarrez--jman72485 (Feb, 2011)It also come with a few other perks, an mp3 player, email, IM messenger, social apps and many other cool apps I can't even get into detail with.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)It's a comfortable fit as both a phone and messaging device, with a nice soft-touch finish along the sides and textured battery cover.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP  | 8 MP |
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)You do get a higher-megapixel camera and double the flash memory, but otherwise the Bold 9780 is largely like the Bold 9700 in design and specs.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)Outdoor shots were more vibrant, but even so, we wouldn't say the camera is a reason to upgrade.
Performance Real world tests of RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
browser benchmark
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by Joshua-LaPorte (Aug, 2011)The browser is still a bit slow and not as smoothly intuitive as the iPhone's Safari browser, but it is way better than older blackberry browsers.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)This means that in addition to the user interface changes, you're also getting an improved Web browser, enhanced multimedia features, and universal search, among other things.
talk time
360 min
570 min
480 min
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)In our battery drain tests the Bold beat the rated talk time by 1.5 hours.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by He-who-spends-too-much (Jan, 2011)& service provider combo for the next two years.-Battery life is incredible and it charges quite rapidly.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Front QWERTY keyboard -
BlackBerry App World (BlackBerry OS) -
5 MP -
31,680 min -
90 ms -
1.38 Mb/s -
1,500 mA·h -
77.8%
cons
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2,592 ms -
54 Mbit/s (802.11g) -
No motion detection -
0.62 GHz -
60 x 109 x 14 mm -
3.76 Mb/s -
Can't share your phone's data plan with other devices -
14 mm -
2.4" -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC -
Nov, 2010 -
0.5 GB -
480 x 360 -
Can't listen to local radio stations -
Only one app at a time can run
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 8 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by He-who-spends-too-much (Jan, 2011) Rated 100% by by NK--Jordane-s-mom (May, 2011) Rated 20% by by Ann (Jul, 2012) |
Screen
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)Though it's not an upgrade from the previous Bold, the display remains sharp and clear, as we were able to easily read e-mails and view media.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)As we noted in our review of the BlackBerry Style, BlackBerry OS 6 works well with non-touch-screen devices, even though the interface was designed with touch screens in mind.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)Below the display, you get the traditional talk and end keys, back button, BlackBerry menu shortcut, and aforementioned touch pad.
Camera
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 100% by by NK--Jordane-s-mom (May, 2011)New camera upgrade is great with useful settings.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)Despite having autofocus, picture quality was slightly blurry and indoor shots looked a bit dim.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 100% by by Joel-Manjarrez--jman72485 (Feb, 2011)THe 5 MP camera/ video recorder is awesome too.
Format
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)Of course, the enhanced security features-remote wipe, device and SD card encryption, and transport encryption-are another reason BlackBerrys remain so popular in the corporate environment.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)You can find the camera and flash on back, and the microSD expansion slot behind the battery door.
Type
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)As we noted earlier, BlackBerry OS 6 brings enhanced multimedia features, including a more attractive media player with a Cover Flow-like interface.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)We'll highlight some of these features here, but for a more in-depth look at the software, please check out our hands-on look at BlackBerry OS 6.
Touch
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)With the optical touch pad, it's easy to move through the various menus and select items.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 5 vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 |
 | 2 | Sony Xperia U Supports Flash Sony Xperia U vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 |
 | 3 | Nokia Lumia 610 Longest battery life during active use Nokia Lumia 610 vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 |
 | 4 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9790 2-way tie: Supports NFC BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked |
 | 5 | BlackBerry Q10 Fastest processor BlackBerry Q10 vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 |
 | 6 | RIM Blackberry Curve 9320 Has a numeric keypad Blackberry Curve 9320 vs BlackBerry Bold 9780 |
 | 7 | RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 4-way tie: Has expandable storage BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked |
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