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BlackBerry Tour 9630

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The Tour 9630 works all over the world, and shines on VerizonRead more
A faster processor and updated OS give the Tour an edge over many other smartphones. But in practice the device is a little shaky.Read more
The BlackBerry Tour 9630 delivers the best of the Bold and of the Curve 8900, but it lacks one vital feature: Wi-Fi.Read more
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Pros

  • fairly straightforward and easy to navigate
  • Sprint TV works reasonably well on the Tour
  • Excellent messaging experience and strong application

Cons

  • The maps load a bit slower than the carrier hosted navigation services
  • the text looks really small on the Tour
  • slows down web page rendering considerably is JavaScript

Key specs

  • 3.15 Mpx
  • 2.4 in
  • 360, 480 px
  • 250 ppi
  • 1400 mAh
  • Single-core

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 - Pros & Cons

BlackBerry Tour 9630

Pros

  • fairly straightforward and easy to navigate
  • Sprint TV works reasonably well on the Tour
  • Excellent messaging experience and strong application
  • and IM are expedient and easy to use
  • gets the new styling and looks great for a BlackBerry
  • super fast and allows signatures
  • the BlackBerry 9630 feels awesome
  • the hardware is actually really solid
  • world-roaming capabilities as well as Bluetooth
  • a winning design and fast performance
  • speedy as well as reliable coverage here

Cons

  • The maps load a bit slower than the carrier hosted navigation services
  • the text looks really small on the Tour
  • slows down web page rendering considerably is JavaScript
  • Playing music drains very little battery
  • noticeable frame drops and refresh delays
  • this phone suffers from poor launch timing
  • the phone lacks Wi-Fi support
  • Blackberry trackball that tends to get jammed with prolonged use
  • Curve 8900 is too small or that the Bold is too big
  • Does BlackBerry Tour 9630 have wireless charging
  • it does not support 5GIs BlackBerry Tour 9630 waterproof

BlackBerry Tour 9630 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1400 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
250 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemBlackBerry 6
CPU coresSingle-core
RAM memory56 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution3.15 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Water resistantno
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.0 EDR
Bluetooth profileA2DP
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1400.0 mAh
Standby time336.0 h
Talk time5.0 h
Fast chargingno
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Display
Screen size2.4 in
Touchscreenno
Number of colors65K
Panel typeLCD
Resolution360 x 480 px
Pixel density250.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
HDRno
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage8GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.41 in
Width2.44 in
Depth0.56 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
4G LTEno

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (8)

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 24.07.2009
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review | Digital Trends

The Tour 9630 works all over the world, and shines on Verizon

BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review: RIM Blackberry Tour 9630
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WIRED
Published: 09.09.2009
Review: RIM Blackberry Tour 9630
3.0

A faster processor and updated OS give the Tour an edge over many other smartphones. But in practice the device is a little shaky.

BlackBerry Tour 9630 RIM Blackberry Tour 9630 smartphone
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RIM Blackberry Tour 9630 smartphone
4.0

The BlackBerry Tour 9630 delivers the best of the Bold and of the Curve 8900, but it lacks one vital feature: Wi-Fi.

BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review: BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Sprint)
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TechCrunch
Published: 04.08.2009
Review: BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Sprint)

Short Version: Unless you’re shopping specifically for the Palm Pre, this is the smartphone to buy for Sprint customers. The weight is right, the speed is right, the OS is at the perfect point in its evolution. Review: I have no issues with recommending this phone to anyone. It’s the perfect fusion of everything that […]

BlackBerry Tour 9630 BlackBerry Tour Review
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CrackBerry
Published: 16.06.2009
BlackBerry Tour Review

Hands-On First Look Review of the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 Smartphone including Video, Images and Photo Gallery...

BlackBerry Tour 9630 BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 24.07.2009
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review | Digital Trends

The Tour 9630 works all over the world, and shines on Verizon

BlackBerry Tour 9630 BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon Wireless)
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CNET
Published: 02.07.2009
BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon Wireless)

BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon Wireless)

BlackBerry Tour 9630 Blackberry Tour 9630 review
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Blackberry Tour 9630 review

The 9630 is an excellent phone, with little downfalls that have no chance of overcoming the incredible features and pros of this smart phone. I have ...