BlackBerry Bold 9930 Specs

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Description

BlackBerry Bold 9930 is a CDMA/GSM hybrid with a 2.8-inch capacitive touch screen and a 1.2 Ghz processor. The device also sports a 5MP camera, 768MB of RAM and a 8GB build-in memory. It is set to launch with BlackBerry OS 7 and NFC support.

This device is also known as BlackBerry Bold Touch, BlackBerry Montana

Pros

  • Hardware QWERTY keyboard

Cons

  • Thick body (0.41 inches)
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I have it 31 users
I had it 43 users

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Display

Size: 2.8-inch
Resolution: 480 x 640 px, 286 PPI
Technology: TFT
Screen-to-body: 31.95 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

Processor: Single core, 1200 MHz, QC 8655
RAM: 0.75GB
Internal storage: 8GB
Storage expansion: microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS: BlackBerry (7.1, 7)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1230 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 5 MP
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1280x720 (HD)
Dimensions: 4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 inches
(115 x 66 x 10.5 mm)
Weight: 4.59 oz (130.0 g)
Features: Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)
Keys: Right: Volume control, Camera shutter

Cellular

3G: Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 2.1, EDR
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
Hotspot
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Location: GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass
Other: NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

Measured SAR:
Head: 1.29 W/kg
Body: 0.78 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 510

Availability

Officially announced: May 02, 2011
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Alternative variants

BlackBerry Bold 9930 (non-camera)

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon

News

BlackBerry Mobile studied the clickiness of the Bold 9900 for the KEY2's physical QWERTY
BlackBerry Mobile introduced the BlackBerry KEY2 today, and the sequel includes a physical QWERTY keyboard that has keys 20% larger than the ones found on the KEYone. The TCL division payed close attention to detail when designing the phone, even tak...
, by Alan Friedman, 5
BlackBerry Mobile studied the clickiness of the Bold 9900 for the KEY2's physical QWERTY
OS 7.1 updates are on tap for Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850
Right before the Christmas weekend, Sprint BlackBerry Torch 9850 and Bold 9930 owners were treated to an early gift, which was in the form of software updates that brought the two devices up to BlackBerry OS 7.1. More important, it finally brought al...
, by John Velasco, 2
OS 7.1 updates are on tap for Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850
OS 7.1 update for the Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 packs mobile hotspot functionality
Call it a long time in the making, but Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Touch 9850 owners have something to be excited about with the latest software update that’s available for the two devices.Almost a couple weeks ago, we got wind that a new O...
, by John Velasco, 5
OS 7.1 update for the Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 packs mobile hotspot functionality
Costco puts BlackBerry up for sale; AT&T's BlackBerry Bold 9900 just $49.99 on contract
Have a brand new BlackBerry on your mind? Costco is cutting prices on many models for online orders only. For example, the flagship BlackBerry Bold 9900, with that impressive physical QWERTY keyboard and a 2.8 inch touchscreen is just $49.99 for the ...
, by Alan Friedman, 0
Costco puts BlackBerry up for sale; AT&T's BlackBerry Bold 9900 just $49.99 on contract

User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
8.2
Camera quality
5.2
Performance
6.2
Display
6.2
Battery life and charging
6.2
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
2
Worst phone I ever had
Phone owned for more than a year

My employer provided this "phone" to keep in contact but at this point in time with all the technology available I can't believe something this still exist. I have had way too many cell phones in my life as I love technology but this has been a nightmare of a device.

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9
Great Phone
Phone owned for less than a month

I wish they had come out with this phone last year before I bought the older Bold. The good news is they have a great phone on there hands. The keyboard is SUPREME. Thank you BB for bringing back a slightly larger keyboard. I actually feel like and I can leave work again and take care of all my emails from a coffee shop. Something that gets tiring on an iphone or on small keys.

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9
RIMpire strikes back!
Phone owned for less than a month

I've been gone from BB since the 9650. I left for the iPhone 4 then for the Droidx2. Regrets, but I'm back on the 9930 and can't believe how spectacular a device RIM created. The first thing you notice when you pick it up is it's not your old BB. The 9930 is thin but with a heft from the quality materials it's made from. The next thing you notice is typing on the keyboard. The keys are big and the spacious enough but not so big that you have my really move around to type. The keyboard also has good clickability. The touchscreen/screen is bright, vibrant, intuitive - a joy to use and view. Web browsing has greatly improved. I don't use it as my default browser, I have my computer for that but in a pinch, the browser is quick and renders pages without lag. Contrary to other reviews, the camera, though not auto-focus, is quick and produces great pictures. They are much better than previous cameras on phones I owned. I love that the camera on the 9930 is point, hold steady, snap!

All in all, I am very happy with RIM's flagship offering. I can see a long relationship with my 9930.

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