The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to both men and women and for both professional and personal use.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top of the line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G networks around the world, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display.

Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted QWERTY keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone‘s sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

Features
3G network support
Email and text messaging
Instant messaging
Phone
Browser
Social networking
Camera and video recording
Wi-Fi®
GPS
Media player
Organizer
Trackpad (BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Bold 9700)
Bluetooth®
Expandable memory
Tethered modem
Learn more about BlackBerry smartphone features
Size and Weight
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000
Height: 4.48 inches (114mm)
Width: 2.6 inches (66mm)
Depth: 0.59 inches (15mm)
Weight: 4.8 ounces (136 grams)

BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650
Height: 4.43 inches (112mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (62mm)
Depth: 0.56 inches (14mm)
Weight: 4.8 ounces (136 grams)

BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700
Height: 4.29 inches (109mm)
Width: 2.36 inches (60mm)
Depth: 0.56 inches (14mm)
Weight: 4.3 ounces (122 grams)

Display
Half VGA 480×320 pixel color display (BlackBerry Bold 9000)
High-resolution 480×360 pixel color display (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700)
Transmissive TFT LCD
Font size (user selectable)
Backlighting
Light sensing screen

Camera & Video Recording
2.0 MP camera (BlackBerry Bold 9000)
3.2 MP camera (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700)
Flash
2X digital zoom (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700)
3X digital zoom (BlackBerry Bold 9000)
Video recording
Learn more about camera and video recording

Battery & Battery Life
BlackBerry Bold 9650 battery: 1400 mAHR removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery
BlackBerry Bold 9000 and BlackBerry Bold 9700 battery: 1500 mAHR removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery
BlackBerry Bold 9000:
Standby time: GSM–up to 13.5 days/324 hours, UMTS–up to 11.5 days/276 hours
Talk time: GSM–up to 4.3 hours, UMTS–up to 4.3 hours
Music playback time: up to 12.8 hours
BlackBerry Bold 9650:
Standby time: up to 13 days/312 hours
Talk time: up to 5 hours
Music playback time: up to 18 hours
BlackBerry Bold 9700:
Standby time: GSM–up to 21 days/504
hours, UMTS–up to 17 days/408 hours
Talk time: GSM–up to 6 hours, UMTS–up to 6 hours
Music playback time: up to 38 hours
GPS & BlackBerry Maps
Built-in GPS functionality
Includes BlackBerry® Maps
Learn more about BlackBerry Maps and GPS

Data Input & Navigation
BlackBerry Bold 9000:
Trackball located on front face of device, ESC key to the right,
Menu to the left
Keyboard backlighting
BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Bold 9700:
Trackpad located on front face of device, ESC key to the right,
Menu to the left
Keyboard backlighting

Voice Input & Output
3.5mm stereo headset capable
Integrated speaker and microphone
Hands-free headset capable
Bluetooth headset capable
Integrated hands-free speakerphone
BlackBerry Bold 9650: M3 Rating for hearing aids (PDF)
BlackBerry Bold 9700: M3/T3 Rating for hearing aids (PDF)

Media Player
Video format support: MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.263, WMV
Audio format support: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA
Learn more about the media player

Ringtones & Notifications
Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
MP3 ringtones
Vibrate mode
LED indicator
Learn more about ringtones

Bluetooth
Bluetooth v2.1 (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700), Bluetooth v2.0 (BlackBerry Bold 9000), Mono/Stereo Headset, Hands free, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) and Serial Port Profile
supported
Bluetooth Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP), DUN
Learn more about Bluetooth
Memory
Expandable memory—support for microSD card
BlackBerry Bold 9000: 128 MB onboard memory, 1 GB internal media memory
BlackBerry Bold 9650: 512 MB onboard memory, 2 GB media
card included
BlackBerry Bold 9700: 256 MB onboard memory, 2 GB media
card included

Security
Password protection
Screen lock
Learn more about BlackBerry security

Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g
802.11 a (BlackBerry Bold 9000 only)
WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise
Cisco CCX certified
Wi-Fi® access to BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry Internet Bundle
Support for UMA (carrier-dependent)
Learn more about Wi-Fi

Wireless Networks
BlackBerry Bold 9000:
Tri-band 3G HSDPA networks: 2100MHz/1900MHz/850MHz
Quad-band GSM®/GPRS/EDGE networks: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
BlackBerry Bold 9650:
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Single-band: 2100 MHz UMTS®/HSPA networks
Dual-band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EVDO REVA networks
BlackBerry Bold 9700:
Tri-band 3G HSDPA networks: 2100MHz/1900MHz/850MHz
Tri-band UMTS networks: 2100/1900/850/800 MHz and 2100/1700/900 MHz
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
View the user guides for details on specific models:
BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone user guide
BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone user guide