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BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto E X BlackBerry Torch 9800 04Points
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X
Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Torch 9800} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Moto E (XT1021)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+4GB82%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)13%
Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)19%
Thinner
360x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+256 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.3"34%
Larger screen
VGA (640x480)vs+FWVGA (854x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
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
1300 mAhvs+1980 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
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ModelTorch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&TMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date8/12/20105/13/2014
Depth14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerST STV0987Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
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 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 9800Moto E (XT1021)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGGMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1980 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours22 hours
Standby221 hours (9.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9800Moto E (XT1021)
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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