BlackBerry Torch 9800
#9602
Nokia 500
#10086Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Nokia 500
Performance
24.923.7
Camera
12.511.3
Display
16.316.3
Battery
13.111.8
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
24.625.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.910.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a solid build with a weight of 161g and dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm, while the Nokia 500 is lighter at 93g and slightly smaller at 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display, but the Nokia 500 offers a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Torch has a 624 MHz CPU and 4GB of storage with 512MB RAM, whereas the Nokia 500 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz ARM 11 CPU and 2GB of storage with 256MB RAM, providing better processing power.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Torch records video at 480p@24fps, while the Nokia 500 records at 480p@15fps.
- The Torch has a 1300mAh battery compared to the Nokia's 1110mAh, giving it a slight edge in battery capacity.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Nokia 500 operates on Symbian Anna, which can be upgraded to Nokia Belle OS, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Nokia 500
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)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
624 MHz
1.0 GHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
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)
111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 73 cc (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
Weight
161 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Orange
Black/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
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
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
Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass