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Philips 699 vs BlackBerry Torch 9800

Side by side comparison between Philips 699 vs BlackBerry Torch 9800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X Philips 699 03Points
Philips 699
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points BlackBerry Torch 9800 Compare Philips 699 X
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9800

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699} 3 Advantages Philips 699 vs Torch 9800} 22 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)64%
Lighter		vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
11MBvs+4GB371 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)3%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+360x480 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+187 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+3.2"23%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps74 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
850 mAhvs+1300 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.2vs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
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ModelPhilips 699Torch 9800
Other model namesPhilips 699 Dual-simRIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&T
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandPhilipsBlackBerry
Release date9/24/20088/12/2010
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 106 millimeters (2.2 x 4.17 in)62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~35.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI187 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
System versionProprietary OSBlackBerry OS 6.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Marvell PXA940
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredST STV0987
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB SDRAM
Internal storage11MB4GB
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRSNot supported

📷 Camera

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
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

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
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

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.22.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
SensorsNot supportedAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity850 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy2.5 hours5.8 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)221 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Pen for resistive touch
• Handwriting recognition
• Screensavers and wallpapers
• Languages: Chinese Simplified & Traditional, English
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange
• 4GB microSD included
• UMA
• HAC (M3/T3)
• BlackBerry Maps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Philips 699BlackBerry Torch 9800
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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