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BlackBerry Torch 9810

BlackBerry Torch 9810

#9083
Plum Axe

Plum Axe

#7299

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Torch 9810
Plum Axe
Performance
31.234.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
12.814.0
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
25.625.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.319.6

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Torch 9810 features a compact build with a weight of 161g and dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm, while the Plum Axe is lighter at 98g and slightly larger at 122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm.
  • The Torch has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, compared to the Axe's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, giving the Axe a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Torch is equipped with a 1.2 GHz CPU and 768MB RAM, while the Axe has a 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, making the Torch slightly more powerful.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Torch records video at 720p, whereas the Axe's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The Torch's battery capacity is 1270mAh, while the Axe has a larger 1400mAh battery.
  • The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, which offers a different software experience compared to the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system of the Axe.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Torch 9810
Plum Axe

General

Release Date

2011
2012

Announced

2011
2012

Description

N/A
Z401 - Single SIM Z400 - Dual SIM

Display

Size

3.2"
4"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

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 MT6575 (40 nm)

CPU

1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

N/A
PowerVR SGX531

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, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1270 mAh
1400 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1270 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery

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)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)

Weight

161 g
98 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gray
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

1.44 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.1

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
miniUSB

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 7.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass