Launch report · BlackBerry

BlackBerry Bold 9900: Thin Bold flagship 2011.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2011·$600·Score 55/100

Bold 9900 was BlackBerry's 2011 flagship — stainless steel + leather + QWERTY at peak BBM era.

Key specs at launch

Display
2.8" HVGA touch
Chipset
Snapdragon S2 1.2 GHz
RAM
768 MB
Battery
1,230 mAh
What stands out
  • Stainless steel + leather build.
  • Hybrid QWERTY + touch.
  • NFC at $600.
  • BBM peak.
What to watch
  • Outdated BB 7 vs iOS/Android.
  • 1,230 mAh small.
  • Tiny display.
  • Aging ecosystem.