Backside

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is smaller than its predecessor at 4.29 inches tall by 2.36 inches wide by 0.56 inch thick and 4.3 ounces. It's similar in shape to the BlackBerry Tour and, in fact, has the same 2.44-inch HVGA (480x360) display.

The back of the phone will have a similar leatherette texture as the Bold and, according to RIM, it will eventually offer different color backplates like it did for the original model.