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BlackBerry Bold 9900

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
35 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • sharp precision of the trackpad and a responsive capacitive touchscreen balance
  • BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 is stronger
  • faster

Cons

  • as there is no webcam on the front
  • A mute button is nestled between the volume keys
  • Voice quality was a little bit distorted

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 2.8 in
  • 640, 480 px
  • 287 ppi
  • 1230 mAh
  • Single-core

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 - Pros & Cons

BlackBerry Bold 9900

Pros

  • sharp precision of the trackpad and a responsive capacitive touchscreen balance
  • BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 is stronger
  • faster
  • better
  • solid build quality and corporate grade email
  • the increased display real estate is welcome
  • The travel and feedback is good
  • It exudes class and professionalism
  • Smooth
  • curved edges make it especially comfortable to grip
  • improves graphics and the responsiveness of the touch screen

Cons

  • as there is no webcam on the front
  • A mute button is nestled between the volume keys
  • Voice quality was a little bit distorted
  • too different from OS 6
  • -Mobile lacks the dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset
  • Bold 4 still feels on the heavier side
  • Moderately heavy use
  • the display was a tad too bright for indoor usage
  • the battery life is a bit of a disappointment
  • the touch capabilities can only be utilized to a certain extent
  • the text anchors in the OS can be jumpy

BlackBerry Bold 9900 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1230 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
287 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemBlackBerry 7
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory768 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
MaterialSteel
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
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Display
Screen size2.8 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution640 x 480 px
Pixel density287.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • MMC
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Dimensions
Height4.53 in
Width2.6 in
Depth0.41 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1230.0 mAh
Standby time288.0 h
Talk time6.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (20)

3.8
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BlackBerry Bold 9900 Review : BlackBerry Bold 9900
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Review : BlackBerry Bold 9900

This is one of five new <b>BlackBerry</b>s recently launched. It looks similar to a lot of current offerings from them but it has a faster processor so your email, Internet and messaging can be moved from one place to another even faster.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)
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PCMag UK
Published: 12.09.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)
3.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9900 review: Business reimagined
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GSMArena.com
Published: 20.09.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 review: Business reimagined

A brand new OS, more speed, a facelift and a high-res touchscreen, the latest of the Bold messengers is listening for the roar of the crowd. There's no...

BlackBerry Bold 9900 RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 24.08.2011
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 review | IT PRO
3.0

RIM has packed in a new operating system, an improved browser and a responsive touchscreen into the slim chassis of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but Julian Prokaza is still left wanting. Read our review to find out why.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 ET Review: BlackBerry Q10
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The Economic Times
Published: 10.06.2013
ET Review: BlackBerry Q10

2.8-inch (640 x 480 pixels) touchscreen, 1.2Ghz single core processor, 768MB RAM, 8GB + microSD, 5MP rear camera, BlackBerry 7.1, 1,230mAh, 130g BlackBerry Bold 9900 Price: Rs 30,499 BlackBerry Bold 9900

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Review Of The BlackBerry Bold 9900
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businessinsider.my
Published: 18.11.2011
Review Of The BlackBerry Bold 9900
BlackBerry Bold 9900 RIM Blackberry Bold 9900 review
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Business IT
Published: 30.11.2011
RIM Blackberry Bold 9900 review
4.2

RIM's best smartphone yet; a killer combination of touchscreen and traditional superb QWERTY keyboard.

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PC World
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone
4.0

RIM's latest BlackBerry Bold is its fastest and most powerful BlackBerry yet

BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9900 review
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TechRadar
Published: 10.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 review
4.0

Finally some top-end specs. Has BlackBerry ripened with age?

BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9900 Review
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CrackBerry
Published: 15.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 Review

"The superb keyboard is reason enough to buy the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Add in the touchscreen and blazing processor, BlackBerry 7 OS and a great web browser, and you have a recipe for pure CrackBerry bliss!"

BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)
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CNET
Published: 25.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)

BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Blackberry Bold 9900 Review
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Blackberry Bold 9900 Review

Blackberry Bold 9900 Review: does the Blackberry Bold 9900 Series live up to the marketing pitch? Let’s take a look.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Review: BlackBerry Bold 9900
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Phone Scoop
Published: 25.08.2011
Review: BlackBerry Bold 9900

T-Mobile's version of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 has a few significant advantages over the Bold 9930 being sold by Verizon Wireless. Phone Scoop reveals what they are.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
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The Verge
Published: 16.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
3.3

RIM tries to get back in the game with the Bold 9930... but it might be too late

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Blackberry Bold 9900 Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 22.09.2011
Blackberry Bold 9900 Review
4.0

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