RIM Blackberry Torch (9850)
RIM Blackberry Torch (9850)

The RIM Blackberry Torch (9850) was announced in 2011, August. Released 2011, August With 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~52.4% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 and running BlackBerry OS 7, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
  • 2G bands: CDMA 800 / 1900
  • Note: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, August. Released 2011, August
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
  • Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~52.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: BlackBerry OS 7
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
  • CPU: 1.2 GHz Scorpion
  • GPU: Adreno 205

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 4GB 768MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: Social feeds, BlackBerry maps, Document viewer, MP3/WMA/eAAC+/FlAC player, DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.264, Organizer, Voice memo/dial, Predictive test input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 320 h
  • Talk time: Up to 6 h 50 min
  • Music play: Up to 50 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.90 W/kg (head)     0.66 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.76 W/kg (head)     0.43 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 130 EUR