- 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 9930
- BlackBerry OS 7.0
- 3.5G
- 2.8"
- 1.2 GHz
Released August, 2011
Rated 100% by by Jesse813 (Aug, 2011)I dont know what other are saying about the size, its the perfect size, its hands down the BEST keyboard Ive ever typed on!
Conclusion Check out the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930
1.2 GHz
BlackBerry OS 7.0 3.5G
Rated 100% by by Mike (Apr, 2012)The keyboard is amazing (I hate on-screen keyboards they are never accurate).
screen size
2.8"
5.5"
4.2"
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by Gromersomerjour (Sep, 2011)The screen isn't as big as some other phones on the market but it really does look fantastic.
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by thetwistednerv (Oct, 2012)The phone is really fast and responsive.-The QWERTY keypad is also big enough (even for my big fingers) and it's surprisingly soft to press.-The screen's resolution is just amazing.-The touch+type combo works perfectly well.
screen resolution
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by alfredo (Jan, 2013)My wife is not happy because the mobil a whole has no camera, when you make the purchase I did not notice this detail, however the mobile meets all its functions.
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by ALMARZOUQI16 (Feb, 2012)Thanks great product as per the details thanks for this item I was searching for phone with no cams nice pin code number it's original from rim company thanks a lot recommended 5star VIP.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
processor
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by Always-Samsung--ravereviews (Aug, 2011)The beefed up processor is nice, but I still notice the infamous and dreaded `HOUR GLASS' pop up occasionally when the phone is doing too much and seems like it cannot handle it.
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by K (Aug, 2011)The biggest reason to get this phone is the faster processor - previously painful tasks are now a breeze with the additional horsepower.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP  | 8 MP |
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by Silvana-D.--glass-queen (Apr, 2012)I've taken pictures 5 inches away from an object using the 'close up' mode and the image is clear.
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by Mohsin-Murad (Jan, 2013)I needed a smartphone with all the features except for the camera which I got from this and that too at a reasonable price.
Performance Real world tests of RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930
talk time
378 min
1,080 min
600 min
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by jwayne (Dec, 2012)This phone is speedy, great, with a battery life that far surpasses my Galaxy S2.
BlackBerry Bold 9930 by Daniel-J.-Kinem (Feb, 2012)This thing is fast, with a brilliant screen, and it needs juice.
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) -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
78.85% -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
284 ppi -
7.81 GB -
1.2 GHz -
11 mm
cons
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18,432 min -
Can't listen to local radio stations -
Aug, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 39 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Angelique (Jan, 2012)  Rated 100% by by Silvana-D.--glass-queen (Apr, 2012) Rated 80% by by Navïn-Ka∂ämbi--Math-One (Jun, 2012) |
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Apps
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Daniel-J.-Kinem (Feb, 2012)Start typing and the phone starts searching your apps, your texts/emails, contacts, etc for matches.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Thierry-Corbeau (Dec, 2011)Everything else is a bonus, from beautiful styling, display, thousands of decent apps and incredible functionality.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Silvana-D.--glass-queen (Apr, 2012)Mind you this thing is attached to my body at all times and I use it constantly for email, navigation, BBM, listening to music - both songs download to it and internet radio, passing the time playing games while waiting for appointments, using the Bridge app to connect to my Playbook, taking pictures and so much more.
Keyboard
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 80% by by Navïn-Ka∂ämbi--Math-One (Jun, 2012)it is mainly for the durable and comfortable keyboard and the reliability of sending e-mail and other messages.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Gromersomerjour (Sep, 2011)The keyboard feel and function is simply the best on the market.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Kermit-the-Frog (Jun, 2012)Physical Keyboard is awesome.
Screen
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 60% by by samhds (Oct, 2012)Upon receiving it, one of the set LCD screen was spoilt, while the other is working well.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Daniel-J.-Kinem (Feb, 2012)The touch screen is vivid, crisp, and clear.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Always-Samsung--ravereviews (Aug, 2011)The screen size is slightly larger, it now incorporates a touch screen onto the device, and the keyboard is six percent larger and also it seems softer and less hard plastic-esque.
Camera
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Silvana-D.--glass-queen (Apr, 2012)It has a wide selection of camera modes.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Daniel-J.-Kinem (Feb, 2012)It doesn't have `auto focus' it has some sort of way to focus on everything at the same time.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 100% by by Ryan (Oct, 2012)We needed a non-camera phone and this works well for us.
Operating system
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 80% by by Navïn-Ka∂ämbi--Math-One (Jun, 2012)iOS and Android based phones offer such rich e-mail experience as to make the BB laughable.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 20% by by PhillipThe phone itself is great, but you may as well get one of the new Blackberrys with the 10 operating system.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 | Rated 80% by by Angelique (Jan, 2012)I have just updated the OS on my 9930 to OS 7.1, which I hope addresses the issue.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 5 vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 |
 | 2 | BlackBerry Z10 Sharpest screen BlackBerry Z10 vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Samsung Galaxy Note II vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 |
 | 4 | Kyocera Torque Longest battery life during active use Kyocera Torque vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 |
 | 5 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9790 2-way tie: OK standby time BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs BlackBerry Bold 9930 |
 | 7 | RIM Blackberry Curve 9320 Has a numeric keypad Blackberry Curve 9320 vs BlackBerry Bold 9930 |
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