BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs O2 XDA Flame
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Torch 9800: 29 g lighter
- Torch 9800:
- 161 g
- XDA Flame:
- 190 g
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Width
Torch 9800: 12 mm narrower
- Torch 9800:
- 62 mm
- XDA Flame:
- 74 mm
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Screen diagonal
Torch 9800: 0.4 in smaller diagonal
- Torch 9800:
- 3.2 in
- XDA Flame:
- 3.6 in
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Depth
Torch 9800: 2.9 mm thinner
- Torch 9800:
- 14.6 mm
- XDA Flame:
- 17.5 mm
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Height
Torch 9800: 15 mm shorter
- Torch 9800:
- 111 mm
- XDA Flame:
- 126 mm
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Release year
- Torch 9800:
- 2010
- XDA Flame:
- 2007
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Torch 9800
- Height:
- 111 mm
- Width:
- 62 mm
- Depth:
- 14.6 mm
2. XDA Flame
- Height:
- 126 mm +15 mm versus Torch 9800
- Width:
- 74 mm +12 mm versus Torch 9800
- Depth:
- 17.5 mm +2.9 mm versus Torch 9800
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Torch 9800
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 31.7 cm²
2. XDA Flame
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 40.1 cm²
XDA Flame has approximately 26.6% more rectangular screen area than Torch 9800.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
Torch 9800: Original memory entry
4 GB · 512 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM
XDA Flame: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 2 GB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Torch 9800
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 4 GB included
2. XDA Flame
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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Unknown |
| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Processor CPU |
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General specs
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Torch 9800 | XDA Flame |
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| Dop |
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