BlackBerry Torch 9850

Released

Aug 21, 2011

Display

3.7 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)

Hardware

0.75GB RAM

Storage

4GB, microSDHC

Battery

1230 mAh

OS

BlackBerry 7.1

Description

RIM BlackBerry Torch 9850 is an all-touch smartphone featuring the biggest screen on a BlackBerry to date - a 3.7” WVGA (480 x 800) capacitive touchscreen. It it features 1.2GHz processor, 5-megapixel camera, 720p video recoding, 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot, digital compass, 1230 mAh battery, 3G mobile hotspot functionality, Wi-Fi, accelerometer, and all this powered by BlackBerry OS 7. It is CDMA phone with quad-band GSM and European UMTS (2100 MHz).

This device is also known as BlackBerry Monaco, BlackBerry Monza

Cons

Thick body (0.45 inches)

Shop links

$200

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Display
Size:	3.7 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 252 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	52.44 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
Processor:	Single core, 1200 MHz, QC 8655
GPU:	Yes
RAM:	0.75GB
Internal storage:	4GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	BlackBerry (7.1, 7)

Battery
Capacity:	1230 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Continuous autofocus

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 inches (120 x 62 x 11.5 mm)
Weight:	4.76 oz (135.0 g)
Features:	Optical Mouse (Touchpad)
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Camera shutter

Cellular
UMTS:	Bands 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSPA, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.1, EDR
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n; Hotspot
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Computer sync, OTA sync
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Aug 05, 2011
FCC ID value:	L6ARDH70CW link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.90 W/kg
Body:	0.66 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 500

Availability
Officially announced:	Aug 03, 2011

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