BlackBerry Bold 9000
The premium 2008 QWERTY that defined the BlackBerry business phone.
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is a flagship BlackBerry smartphone released Aug 2008, with a launch price of $500. It pairs its chipset with a 2.6" LCD display, a 2 MP main camera and a 1,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 42/100 — The corporate QWERTY benchmark. Standout strengths: best-in-class physical qwerty keyboard. and blackberry push email and bbm. Main trade-off: tiny non-touch screen.
The corporate QWERTY benchmark.
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 was the definitive business smartphone of its moment — an unrivalled physical keyboard, secure push email and BBM, in a premium leatherette body. It was the status symbol of the corporate world right before the touchscreen era swept it away.
Read the full review- Best-in-class physical QWERTY keyboard.
- BlackBerry push email and BBM.
- Premium leatherette build.
- Two-day battery + microSD.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the BlackBerry Bold 9000 compares
| BlackBerry Bold 9000 | iPhone 6 | BlackBerry Torch 9800 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Chipset | — | Apple A8 | — |
| Display | 2.6" LCD | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz | 3.2" touch |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 8 MP · f/2.2 | 5 MP |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,810 mAh | 1,300 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $649 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the BlackBerry Bold 9000 released?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 was released in Aug 2008.
How much does the BlackBerry Bold 9000 cost?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the BlackBerry Bold 9000 screen size and type?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 has a 2.6" LCD display.
How much RAM and storage does the BlackBerry Bold 9000 have?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 ships with 128 MB · microSD (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the BlackBerry Bold 9000 battery capacity?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 has a 1,500 mAh battery.
What is the BlackBerry Bold 9000 main camera?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 has a 2 MP main camera.
Does the BlackBerry Bold 9000 have a headphone jack?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the BlackBerry Bold 9000 weigh?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 weighs 136 g.
What colours does the BlackBerry Bold 9000 come in?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the BlackBerry Bold 9000 worth buying?
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 was the definitive business smartphone of its moment — an unrivalled physical keyboard, secure push email and BBM, in a premium leatherette body. It was the status symbol of the corporate world right before the touchscreen era swept it away. SpecEagle gives the BlackBerry Bold 9000 an editorial score of 42/100.
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