BlackBerry Torch 9800
#9602
Huawei T8300
#8251Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Huawei T8300
Performance
24.960.3
Camera
12.511.9
Display
16.316.0
Battery
13.112.3
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
24.621.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.915.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a sturdier build with a heavier weight of 161g compared to the lighter Huawei T8300 at 104g.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display, but the Torch offers a higher resolution of 360 x 480 pixels versus the T8300's 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Torch has a lower CPU speed at 624 MHz compared to the T8300's 800 MHz, but both have limited RAM.
- The Torch's camera is superior with 5 MP compared to the T8300's 3.15 MP, although both can record video at 480p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Torch at 1300 mAh versus 1200 mAh in the T8300, while the software experience differs, with the Torch running BlackBerry OS 6.0 and the T8300 using an Android-based OPhone 2.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Huawei T8300
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Marvell 88sv331
CPU
624 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 62 x 14.6 mm (4.37 x 2.44 x 0.57 in)
110 x 56.5 x 11.2 mm (4.33 x 2.22 x 0.44 in)
Weight
161 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Orange
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 6.0
Android-based OPhone 2.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass