| General | |
| Device Name | Bold 9788 |
| Family Name | Bold |
| Code Name | Onyx |
| Released OS | BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 |
| Current OS | BlackBerry 6.0 |
| Announced Date | September 6th, 2011 |
| Released Date | September 20th, 2011 |
| Notes | This device was only released in China for their TD-SCDMA network and was the first BlackBerry to support it. |
| Size & Weight | |
| Height | 109 mm |
| Width | 60 mm |
| Depth | 14 mm |
| Weight | 122 grams |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 61.9 |
| Screen Resolution | 360 x 480 |
| PPI | 246 |
| Screen | TFT Multi-touch |
| Features | Light sensor Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Removable | Yes |
| Rear Facing Camera | |
| Rear Facing Camera | 2 MP 5 MP |
| Front Facing Camera | |
| GeoTagging | Yes |
| Hardware | |
| Keyboard Type | QWERTY |
| Processor Speed | 624 MHz |
| Processor Cores | 1 |
| Graphical Processor | No GPU |
| System Memory/RAM | 256 MB |
| Built-in Storage | 512 MB |
| Expansion Slot Type | MicroSD MicroSDHC |
| Maximum Card Size | 32 GB |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSDPA/TD-SCMDA MHz |
| FM Radio | No |
| Wi-Fi Support | 802.11n |
| Mobile Hotspot | No |
| GPS | GPS A-GPS |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.0 |
| External Features | |
| Data Port | Micro USB |
| Audio Port | 3.5 mm |
| Volume Buttons | Yes |
| Lock Button | Yes |
| Convenience Keys | 1 |
| Mute Button | Yes |
| Play/Pause Button | Yes |
| Navigation Device | Optical Track Pad |
| Call/Answer Button | Yes |
| Hangup Button | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes |