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BlackBerry Torch 9800

BlackBerry Torch 9800

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LG Optimus L5 E610

LG Optimus L5 E610

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Torch 9800
LG Optimus L5 E610
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 smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the LG Optimus L5 E610 has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display at 320 x 480 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the LG model is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, compared to the 624 MHz CPU in the BlackBerry, which may result in better overall responsiveness.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG can record video at 30fps, offering smoother playback than the 24fps of the BlackBerry.
  • The battery capacity of the LG is higher at 1500 mAh versus 1300 mAh in the BlackBerry, potentially providing longer usage time.
  • The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the LG operates on Android 4.0, which may offer a more versatile software experience.
  • The LG also supports NFC and has a slightly lighter build, weighing 125g compared to the BlackBerry's 161g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Torch 9800
LG Optimus L5 E610

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800For AT&T
Also known as LG Optimus L5 Dual E612

Display

Size

3.2"
4"

Type

TFT
IPS LCD

Resolution

360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 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
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 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, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@24fps
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
118.3 x 66.5 x 9.5 mm (4.66 x 2.62 x 0.37 in)

Weight

161 g
125 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Dark Orange
Black, White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 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)

OS Version

BlackBerry OS 6.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes