BlackBerry Torch 9800
#9602
Motorola ROKR ZN50
#9185Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Motorola ROKR ZN50
Performance
24.95.3
Camera
12.539.6
Display
16.326.3
Battery
13.19.1
Build
16.317.0
Connectivity
24.619.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.913.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a more robust build quality with a weight of 161g and dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm, compared to the lighter Motorola ROKR ZN50 at 143g and 108.9 x 54 x 14.3 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display, but the Torch offers a higher resolution of 360 x 480 pixels versus the ROKR's 240 x 427 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is equipped with 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, while the ROKR lacks RAM specifications, indicating lower performance capabilities.
- The Torch's camera is superior with 5 MP compared to the ROKR's 3.15 MP, and it can record video at 480p, whereas the ROKR's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Battery capacity is also better in the Torch at 1300 mAh compared to the ROKR's 950 mAh.
- Lastly, the Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, providing a distinct software experience, while the ROKR's software details are not specified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Motorola ROKR ZN50
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800For AT&T
For South Korea
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
240 x 427 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~153 ppi density)
PPI
360
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
624 MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 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)
108.9 x 54 x 14.3 mm (4.29 x 2.13 x 0.56 in)
Weight
161 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Orange
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
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)
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer