- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Samsung Galaxy Ace
- RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900
- Samsung Galaxy Y Pro
- HTC 8S
- RIM BlackBerry Bold 9790
Rated 100% by by Shark88 (May, 2013)I'm hoping I can use them in the Caribbean since the networks are the same type as T-Mobile.
- BlackBerry OS 5.0
- 3.5G
- 2.4"
Released November, 2009
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the RIM Blackberry Curve 9320 compared to the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700
Unknown
BlackBerry OS 7.0 3.5G
Rated 100% by by Shark88 (May, 2013)Also, the seller answered two emails promptly, and offered additional assistance if it was needed.
Unknown
BlackBerry OS 5.0 3.5G
Performance Real world tests of RIM Blackberry Curve 9320 vs RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700
talk time
420 min
360 min
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the BlackBerry Bold 9700
| Much faster maximum data rate | 300 Mbit/s (802.11n) | vs | 54 Mbit/s (802.11g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 5.5x faster maximum data rate | |||
| Has a numeric keypad | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Dialing numbers is more convenient | |||
| Has an accelerometer | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Detects movement for interactive apps | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Marginally newer | May, 2012 | vs | Nov, 2009 |
| Release date over 2 years later | |||
| Smaller | 60 x 109 x 13 mm | vs | 60 x 109 x 14 mm |
| Around 10% smaller | |||
| Lighter | 103 g | vs | 122 g |
| Around 20% lighter | |||
| Longer talk time | 420 min | vs | 360 min |
| Around 20% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Thinner | 13 mm | vs | 14 mm |
| Around 10% thinner | |||
| Supports multitasking | Yes (BlackBerry OS 7.0) | vs | No (BlackBerry OS) |
| Somewhat common; Run multiple apps at once | |||
Advantages compared to the Blackberry Curve 9320
| Significantly sharper screen | 244 ppi | vs | 163 ppi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 50% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Longer standby time | 27,360 min | vs | 25,920 min |
| Around 10% longer standby time | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 480 x 360 | vs | 320 x 240 |
| Around 2.5x higher resolution screen | |||
Reviews Word on the street
RIM Blackberry Curve 9320 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2-way tie: Huge app store |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Longest battery life during active use |
 | 4 | HTC 8S Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 5 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9790 2-way tie: Most built-in storage |
 | 6 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 8 | RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 2-way tie: Fastest processor |
