BlackBerry Torch 9800
#9602
Plum Gator Plus II
#7201Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Plum Gator Plus II
Performance
24.925.7
Camera
12.515.4
Display
16.353.5
Battery
13.120.0
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
24.622.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.920.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the Plum Gator Plus II has a slightly larger 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 624 MHz CPU, whereas the Gator Plus II has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Gator Plus II supports 720p video recording compared to the Torch's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Torch is 1300 mAh, which is lower than the Gator Plus II's 2100 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Gator Plus II operates on Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Torch being slightly lighter and more compact than the Gator Plus II.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Plum Gator Plus II
General
Release Date
2010
2015
Announced
2010
2015
Description
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800For AT&T
Also known as Plum Z351
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
624 MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
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)
121 x 66 x 16.4 mm (4.76 x 2.60 x 0.65 in)
Weight
161 g
171.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Orange
Black, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 6.0
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer