BlackBerry Torch 9800
#7902
HTC Desire C
#7556Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9800
HTC Desire C
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
58.960.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the HTC Desire C has a slightly larger 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 624 MHz CPU compared to the 600 MHz CPU in the Desire C, but both devices have 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Torch can record video at 480p@24fps, whereas the Desire C has video capability without specific details.
- The Torch's battery capacity is 1300 mAh, slightly higher than the Desire C's 1230 mAh.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Desire C operates on Android 4.0 with Sense UI 4, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Torch is heavier at 161g and thicker at 14.6mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Desire C at 100g and 12.3mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9800
HTC Desire C
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
624 MHz
600 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 62 x 14.6 mm (4.37 x 2.44 x 0.57 in)
107.2 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.22 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight
161 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Orange
Polar White, Stealth Black, Flamenco Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 6.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 6.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes