HTC Windows Phone 8S vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S
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9 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC |
| 16 million |
| (back) 5MP |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| HD (1280x720) |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Windows Phone 8S | Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) |
| Other model names | HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio | T-Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9810, Jennings |
| Country or region available | feature not registered |  USA |
| Brand | HTC | BlackBerry |
| Release date | 11/1/2012 | 11/1/2011 |
| Depth | 10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches) | 14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in) | 62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in) |
| Weight | 113 grams (3.96 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Display type | TFT Super LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 4" inches | 3.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~60% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 480x640 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 250 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| System version | Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo | BlackBerry OS 7.0 |
| Firmware update | Windows Phone 8.0 Amber | BlackBerry OS 7.1 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T |
| CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | feature not registered |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 768MB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 4GB | 8GB |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 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 900/2100 | UMTS 900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | CSD, 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 |
π· Camera | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) |
| 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 | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | feature not registered |
| HDR | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| 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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
π Connectivity | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| 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) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π§ Sensors | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 1700 mAh | 1270 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 5.9 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 295 hours (12.3 days) |
β Other features | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | feature not registered |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Retractable QWERTY keyboard |
| Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray β’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ built in β’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage β’ Noise reduction β’ DLNA β’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone | β’ Colors: Black, Gray β’ 4GB microSD included β’ BlackBerry Maps β’ HAC (M3/T3) β’ UMA β’ 3G Mobile hotspot Java framework |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| HTC Windows Phone 8S | BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) | |
| 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 |