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BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Nokia N97 mini

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Nokia N97 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 mini X BlackBerry Torch 9800 11Points
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97 mini

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!

Torch 9800} 11 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs N97 mini} 11 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+624MHz 32bit Single-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB SDRAM3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)12%
Thinner
vs16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+1300 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
4GBvs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)17%
Lighter
360x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+229 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
3.2"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
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ModelTorch 9800N97 mini
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&TNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date8/12/201010/28/2009
Depth14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI229 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 9800Nokia N97 mini
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerST STV0987feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory512MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 800/850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 9800Nokia N97 mini
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours4 hours
Standby221 hours (9.2 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
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 registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange
• 4GB microSD included
• UMA
• HAC (M3/T3)
• BlackBerry Maps
• Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps
• Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9800Nokia N97 mini
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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