BlackBerry Torch 9850
#8659
Motorola XT800 ZHISHANG
#9228Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Motorola XT800 ZHISHANG
Performance
37.337.9
Camera
14.112.5
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.713.7
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
28.827.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.512.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9850 and Motorola XT800 ZHISHANG both feature a 3.7-inch TFT display, but the Torch offers a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels compared to the XT800's 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in slightly different pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is equipped with a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 4GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the XT800's 550 MHz Cortex-A8 and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Torch supports 720p video recording, while the XT800 is limited to 480p.
- The Torch has a smaller battery capacity of 1230 mAh compared to the XT800's 1390 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7, while the XT800 operates on Android 2.0, indicating a more modern software environment for the Torch.
- Both phones have similar build dimensions and weight, with minor variations.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Motorola XT800 ZHISHANG
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Also known as Motorola GLAM
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP 3430
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
550 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
512MB RAM, 1GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1390 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1390 mAh 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)
120 x 61.8 x 11.4 mm, 79.5 cc (4.72 x 2.43 x 0.45 in)
Weight
135 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
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 2.0 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass