BlackBerry Torch 9800
#9602
Nokia 600
#9630Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Nokia 600
Performance
24.924.2
Camera
12.515.4
Display
16.316.3
Battery
13.112.3
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
24.634.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.911.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a sturdy build with a weight of 161g and dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm, while the lighter Nokia 600 weighs 100g and has a slimmer profile at 111 x 53 x 13 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display, but the Nokia 600 offers a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels compared to the Torch's 360 x 480 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU and 4GB of storage, whereas the Nokia 600 has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU and 2GB of storage.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 600 supports video recording at 720p@30fps, while the Torch is limited to 480p@24fps.
- The Torch's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1300 mAh compared to the Nokia's 1200 mAh, and the software experience differs, with the Torch running BlackBerry OS 6.0 and the Nokia 600 utilizing Symbian Belle OS.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Nokia 600
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
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p@30fps
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 (BL-4J)
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 x 53 x 13 mm, 72 cc (4.37 x 2.09 x 0.51 in)
Weight
161 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Orange
Black, White, Pink and Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
3.0, 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 Belle OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass