BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9810 vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2014 11:26 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1270
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9810 X

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)

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!

6 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.2GB available)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR233% 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
480x640 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels69% Higher resolution screen
250 PPI	vs	+256 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.3"34% Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1270 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	T-Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9810, Jennings	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2011	5/13/2014
Depth	14.6 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)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x640 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	250 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
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 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1270 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.9 hours	22 hours
Standby	295 hours (12.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray • 4GB microSD included • BlackBerry Maps • HAC (M3/T3) • UMA • 3G Mobile hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Moto E (XT1021)
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