BlackBerry Torch 9810
#9083
HTC Desire 210 dual sim
#8340Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9810
HTC Desire 210 dual sim
Performance
31.234.1
Camera
14.114.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.813.1
Build
14.316.4
Connectivity
25.631.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.315.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9810 features a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the HTC Desire 210 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU and has 768MB of RAM, compared to the Desire 210's dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, making the Torch potentially more capable in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Torch has a 1270 mAh battery, while the Desire 210 has a marginally larger 1300 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, which offers a different software experience compared to the Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) on the Desire 210, which may provide a more versatile app ecosystem.
- In terms of build quality, the Torch is heavier at 161g and thicker at 14.6mm, while the Desire 210 is lighter at 130g and slimmer at 10.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9810
HTC Desire 210 dual sim
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1270 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1270 mAh battery
Li-Po 1300 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)
125.7 x 65 x 10.5 mm (4.95 x 2.56 x 0.41 in)
Weight
161 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray
Black, white, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.44 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM & Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
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, aptX
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 7.0
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity, compass
Accelerometer