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BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Torch 9800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points BlackBerry Z10 (3G) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X
BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

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Torch 9800} 0 Advantage BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Z10 (3G)} 23 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core188%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)18%
Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)62%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x480 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+355 PPI90%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.2"31%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
BlackBerry OS 6.0vs+BlackBerry OS 10.2Advantage
BlackBerry OS 10.2 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1800 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
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ModelTorch 9800Z10 (3G)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&TBlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date8/12/20101/31/2013
Depth14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI355 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerST STV0987PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours10 hours
Standby221 hours (9.2 days)312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange
• 4GB microSD included
• UMA
• HAC (M3/T3)
• BlackBerry Maps
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9800BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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