- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810
- BlackBerry OS 7.0
- 3.5G
- 3.2"
- 1.2 GHz
Released August, 2011
Rated 100% by by rpants (Aug, 2012)I expected the keyboard to take some getting use to but nope, perfect keyboard as is expected from RIM.
Conclusion Check out the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810
1.2 GHz
BlackBerry OS 7.0 3.5G
Rated 100% by by Torch-User (Mar, 2012)The phone is very fast, and the touch responsiveness is smooth and precise.
screen size
3.2"
4.7"
4.2"
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)The screen is gorgeous; pictures, wallpaper, messages, etc. are all crystal clear to the finest details.
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by Quentin-Gerlach--IT-Guy (Sep, 2011)None of that SurePress nonsense, and the screen was actually responsive enough to be of use when you didn't necessarily want to use the.
screen resolution
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by Cardin-Ringelberg (Dec, 2011)I am constantly closing the menu because it is a touch screen.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB  | 2 GB |
processor
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)The shape and form is identical to the Torch 9800, just a better screen, double the processor speed, more memory, etc..
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by Quentin-Gerlach--IT-Guy (Sep, 2011)Updated camera software: the camera is still 5 MP, but the zoom was extended from 2X to 4X, and face detection was added to the Torch 2.
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)The camera's focus is improved over the Torch 9800, and the HD video (720p) recording ability is also much appreciated.
Performance Real world tests of RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810
browser benchmark
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)App availability won't make someone become a BlackBerry user, but the lack of apps is meaningless when the smartphone already does more than I could ever want it to do, and as fast as I can move my fingers to get it to happen.
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)The browser is quick and loads sites quickly, and half the time they are the full site you'd see on your computer monitor.
talk time
390 min
600 min
270 min
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by Lintang-Kemukus (Feb, 2013)After I charge the battery for 8 hour (full battery power), standby time is only 24 hour then the cell phone shutdown.
BlackBerry Torch 9810 by LA (Sep, 2012)I can barely get 3 hours out of the phone without having to charge it up again.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard -
BlackBerry App World (BlackBerry OS) -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
837 ms -
75.31% -
7.81 GB -
1.2 GHz
cons
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62 x 111 x 15 mm -
161 g -
15 mm -
Can't share your phone's data plan with other devices -
162 ms -
3.87 Mb/s -
0.96 Mb/s -
18,420 min -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC -
Can't listen to local radio stations -
Aug, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 50 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Walcolm (Jan, 2012)  Rated 100% by by Peter-Laitres (Jul, 2012) Rated 100% by by Maryoly (Jan, 2012) |
|---|---|
Apps
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by rpants (Aug, 2012)The camera works well and while the app world may not have as many apps as other operating systems, I have not had any problems finding apps that I need.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by F.-Salerno--fsalerno02 (Mar, 2012)What I didn't realize is all the stuff you buy on iTunes syncs up here with no issues.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by KGB--KGB (Feb, 2012)Sure everyone says "But it doesn't have a billion apps", well most of those billion apps are useless, I use EVERY app that I've downloaded.
Screen
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 20% by by lacehops (Jan, 2012)About 85% of the time, the screen completely freezes when I try to use the phone from it's "locked" state.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by solidrock (May, 2012)The keyboard is excellent for anyone who spends a lot of time doing nothing but typing but the touchscreen is big enough and super fluid to be able to surf the net or do whatever else needs to be done.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by JudesMommy (Oct, 2011)I'm not familiar with touch screens, either, I'm really new to the smartphone PERIOD.
Operating system
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)For those familiar with the BlackBerry Operating System (OS) for smartphones, I believe you will be very pleased with any of the new OS7 devices.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 80% by by Quentin-Gerlach--IT-Guy (Sep, 2011)The amount of space it takes up in memory seems to have shrunk as well - about 15% less than OS 6.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by Torch-User (Mar, 2012)I had high expectations for it since I've been a Blackberry user for years and the new os7 phones were touted as a major improvement over previous devices.
Battery
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 80% by by Kateria (Mar, 2012)The battery pack is small compared to the blackberry bold 9800.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 80% by by Quentin-Gerlach--IT-Guy (Sep, 2011)Good note to make: the old Torch's battery is compatible with the new Torch.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 40% by by Shannon-James (Dec, 2012)The Battery life is just not good at all.
Keyboard
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by KGB--KGB (Feb, 2012)If you have to do any real work on a phone, This Torch is the way to go, can't beat that REAL QWERTY Keyboard.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by J.-Bakker (Jan, 2012)The same BlackBerry keyboard is there, and that makes typing long messages precisely an easy task.
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 | Rated 100% by by F.-Salerno--fsalerno02 (Mar, 2012)Boy have I missed a keyboard.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Xperia P 2-way tie: Supports FM radio Sony Xperia P vs RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
 | 2 | RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 6-way tie: Acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE Rated the best by consumers Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE vs RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
 | 4 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 4-way tie: Has a keyboard BlackBerry Bold 9900 vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Long standby time Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 vs RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
 | 6 | BlackBerry Z10 Longest battery life during active use BlackBerry Z10 vs RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
 | 7 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Least latency on actual networks BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 |
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