Bold 9900
Thin Bold flagship 2011.
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a mid-range BlackBerry smartphone released Aug 2011, with a launch price of $600. It pairs the Snapdragon S2 1.2 GHz with a 2.8" HVGA touch display, a capable main camera and a 1,230 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 55/100 — Bold 9900 metal-leather. Standout strengths: stainless steel + leather build. and hybrid qwerty + touch. Main trade-off: outdated bb 7 vs ios/android.
Bold 9900 metal-leather.
Bold 9900 was BlackBerry's 2011 flagship — stainless steel + leather + QWERTY at peak BBM era.
Read the full review- Stainless steel + leather build.
- Hybrid QWERTY + touch.
- NFC at $600.
- BBM peak.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Bold 9900 compares
| Bold 9900 | HMD Pulse Pro | Passport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 55 | 55 | 54 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon S2 1.2 GHz | UNISOC T606 | Snapdragon 800 |
| Display | 2.8" HVGA touch | 6.65" HD+ LCD 90 Hz | 4.5" square LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP · f/1.8 | 13 MP · f/2.0 |
| Battery | 1,230 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,450 mAh |
| Launch price | $600 | $179 | $599 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Bold 9900 released?
The Bold 9900 was released in Aug 2011.
How much does the Bold 9900 cost?
The Bold 9900 launched at $600 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Bold 9900 screen size and type?
The Bold 9900 has a 2.8" HVGA touch display.
What chipset does the Bold 9900 use?
The Bold 9900 is powered by the Snapdragon S2 1.2 GHz chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Bold 9900 have?
The Bold 9900 ships with 768 MB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Bold 9900 battery capacity?
The Bold 9900 has a 1,230 mAh battery.
What colours does the Bold 9900 come in?
The Bold 9900 is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Bold 9900 worth buying?
Bold 9900 was BlackBerry's 2011 flagship — stainless steel + leather + QWERTY at peak BBM era. SpecEagle gives the Bold 9900 an editorial score of 55/100.
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