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BlackBerry Bold 9790 Specifications
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
Blackberry
Released 2011, Nov 15
- 107g, 11.4mm thickness
- BlackBerry OS 7.0
- 8GB storage, microSDHC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.2 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
2.45"
480x360 pixels
5MP
480p
768MB RAM
1230mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2011, November. Released 2011, December |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in) |
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| Weight | 107 g (3.77 oz) | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| ??? | Optical trackpad |
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Display
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Type | TFT |
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| Size | 2.45 inches, 18.6 cm2 (~28.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~245 ppi density) |
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Platform
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OS | BlackBerry OS 7.0 |
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| CPU | Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 8GB 768MB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 480p |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| NFC | Carrier dependent | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1) |
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| Stand-by | Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 408 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 20 min (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 33 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, White |
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| SAR | 1.35 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.56 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Display | Contrast ratio: 1043:1 (nominal) |
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| Camera | Photo | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 61dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 63dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -89.4dB / Crosstalk -32.7dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 35h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is BlackBerry Bold 9790 worth buying in 2026?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.9/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of BlackBerry Bold 9790?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 has a 1,230 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does BlackBerry Bold 9790 have?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a 2.45-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for BlackBerry Bold 9790?
Genze rates BlackBerry Bold 9790 3.9/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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