BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Nokia 3310 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2017 4:29 AM, updated: 3/16/2020 6:35 AM

Compare Nokia 3310 3G X BlackBerry Torch 9800 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9800

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
+624MHz 32bit Single-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	460MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB63 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (64MB available)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+360x480 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+187 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+3.2"33% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+85 grams (2.98 ounces)89% Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)	vs	+13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)9% Thinner
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

10 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Torch 9800	3310 3G (TA-1036)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&T	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	8/12/2010	9/30/2017
Depth	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	187 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
System version	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Nokia Series OS 30+
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA940	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ST STV0987	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB	128MB (64MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGG	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.8 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	221 hours (9.2 days)	648 hours (27 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange • 4GB microSD included • UMA • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps • Java framework	• Colors: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa • Gameloft Snake Xenzia • WH-108 headset • Flashlight
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered