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BlackBerry Torch 9800

BlackBerry Torch 9800

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Plum Trigger Pro

Plum Trigger Pro

#6759

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Torch 9800
Plum Trigger Pro
Performance
24.934.9
Camera
12.525.9
Display
16.353.5
Battery
13.113.6
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
24.630.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.922.2

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a sturdy build with dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm and weighs 161g, while the Plum Trigger Pro is lighter at 107g and slightly slimmer at 114.8 x 60.5 x 12.2 mm.
  • The Torch has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, whereas the Trigger Pro offers a 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, while the Trigger Pro has a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Trigger Pro can record video at 720p, compared to the Torch's 480p.
  • The Torch's battery capacity is 1300 mAh, slightly lower than the Trigger Pro's 1350 mAh.
  • Lastly, the Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0, while the Trigger Pro operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Torch 9800
Plum Trigger Pro

General

Release Date

2010
2014

Announced

2010
2014

Description

Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800For AT&T
Also known as Plum Z320

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
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)

CPU

624 MHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400

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, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
face detection

Video Recording

480p@24fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1350 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 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)
114.8 x 60.5 x 12.2 mm (4.52 x 2.38 x 0.48 in)

Weight

161 g
107 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Dark Orange
Black, White, Red, Blue

Foldable

SAR

0.91 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity