BlackBerry Torch 9850

Released

Aug 21, 2011

Display

3.7 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)
front

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

$300

News

OS 7.1 updates are on tap for Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850

OS 7.1 update for the Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 packs mobile hotspot functionality

Bluegrass Cellular adds the BlackBerry Torch 9850 and Bold Touch 9930 to its lineup

New commercial for the BlackBerry Torch 9850/60 hits YouTube

Popular Comparisons

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 is most commonly compared with these phones:

Specs Compare

Display
Size:	3.7 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 252 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	52.44 %
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
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:	135.0 g
Features:	Optical Mouse (Touchpad)

Cellular
UMTS:	2100 MHz
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

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

Despite our efforts to provide full and correct BlackBerry Torch 9850 specifications, there is always a possibility of admitting a mistake. If you see any wrong or incomplete data, please

LET US KNOW.

If you are interested in using our specs commercially, check out our Phone specs database licensing page.