BlackBerry Torch 9800DiscontinuedALSO KNOWN AS | |
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Construction | |
| Dimension | 111x62x14.6mm (4.37x2.44x0.57") |
| Weight | 161gr (5.68oz) |
| Form Factor | Slide |
| Material | |
| Colors | |
| Metal Frame | |
Usability | |
| Display Resolution | 360x480px |
| Display Size | 49x66mm (1.93x2.6") ~188PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 3.2" |
| Display Type | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | |
| Input | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 5 hours, 30 minutes - 2G 5 hours, 40 minutes - 3G |
| Standby Time | 18 days - 2G 14 days - 3G |
| OS | BlackBerry OS |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic |
Hardware | |
| Chipset | |
| Processor | 624MHz |
| GPU | |
| Ram | 512MB |
| Internal Memory | 4GB |
| External Memory | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 5 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED |
| Camera Lens | |
| Optical Zoom | |
| Front Camera | |
| Second Front Camera | |
| Front Camera Flash | |
| Other Functionalities | Proximity Sensor |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1300mAh |
| Battery Type | |
Connectivity | |
| WIMAX | |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n UMA |
| UPnP | |
| NFC | |
| USB | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.1 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | |
| TV Out | |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | |
| Ethernet | |
| Infrared | |
Cellular Network | |
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 900, 850, 2100, 1900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini |
| PTT | |
| HSCSD | |
| GPRS | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
| AMPS | |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
Operators | |
Everything Everywhere | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
O2 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
Vodafone | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
Three | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
VARIOUS | |
| Price Range | |
World Compatibility
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REVIEWS
80 out of 100
CNET Asia
Though performance could be better and it could stand for some hardware upgrades, the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry OS 6 offer much-needed improvements to stay in step with the competition, and keep BlackBerry enthusiasts happy. read more
80 out of 100
CNET
Though performance could be better and it could stand for some hardware upgrades, the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry OS 6 offer much-needed improvements to stay in step with the competition, and keep BlackBerry enthusiasts happy. read more
80 out of 100
Phone Arena
Sporting a whole new form factor we haven't seen produced ever by RIM, the Torch 9800 also packs the BlackBerry OS 6 which should hopefully cater to the needs of everyone. With ... read more
70 out of 100
Good Gear Guide
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 might be the best BlackBerry ever, but we think at its core it is generally the same as most other BlackBerrys. It possesses an excellent keyboard and great e-mail capabilities, but boasts nothing really new or innovative. The Torch offers little incentive to switch from the iPhone or an Android smartphone, but BlackBerry users will probably find it a compelling upgrade. read more
60 out of 100
TechRadar
A new touchscreen, the latest OS - but is the Torch a classic for BlackBerry fans? read more
N/A out of 100
GSMArena
The BlackBerry Torch is not the first phone to give you both a full hardware QWERTY keyboard and an ample touchscreen in a smartphone setting. But its a debut for BlackBerry and one that will probably shape the future for the next generation of RIM phones... read more
