BlackBerry Torch 9850
#8659
Motorola ATRIX TV XT687
#7327Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Motorola ATRIX TV XT687
Performance
37.360.4
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.71.6
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
28.830.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.519.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9850 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Motorola ATRIX TV XT687 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 1.2 GHz Scorpion CPU and has 4GB of RAM, compared to the ATRIX's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 512MB of RAM, indicating superior performance for the Torch.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the Torch offering a 5 MP rear camera and the ATRIX providing an 8 MP rear camera, which may yield better image quality.
- Battery capacity for the Torch is 1230 mAh, while the ATRIX's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Torch using BlackBerry OS 7 and the ATRIX running Android 4.0, which may affect the software experience and app availability.
- Overall, the Torch offers better performance and battery capacity, while the ATRIX has a higher-resolution camera and a slightly larger display.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Motorola ATRIX TV XT687
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Also known as Motorola XT687 Dual Chip
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A-AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 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
1230 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
119.8 x 60.5 x 9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.38 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
129.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 7
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass