Rating 3.6 103 reviews
Manufacturer: BlackBerry
CNET
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch 9800

its my fav phone ever but i dont know any of the details such as prices and release dates
Pros:
  • Its touch and qwerty
  • slider
  • big improvement from past blackberry touch
Cons:
  • the te screen should be bigger and fill up all the extra spaces
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Electric Pig
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch review: UK edition

Fixes many faults without bringing much new to the table - but we're excited about BlackBerry 6 updates on other phones
Pros:
  • The web browser works! Pinch to zoom! BlackBerry keyboard
Cons:
  • BlackBerry OS relics remain
  • screen grainier than a harvest festival
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CNET
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch 9800 review Review

The BlackBerry Torch 9800 offers the convenience of a touchscreen without losing the brand's beloved Qwerty keyboard, and the update to the phone's OS is as welcome as a clean towel after bog snorkelling.
Pros:
  • Full Qwerty keyboard
  • Refreshed operating system
  • Great connectivity
  • Useful email handling
Cons:
  • Feels large and heavy
  • Touchscreen isn't responsive
  • Comparatively low-res screen
  • Complicated to use
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Trusted Reviews
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch 9800

"This is one of the most important product introductions in our history," said RIM president Mike Lazaridis at the official launch of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 . Phrases such as "uncompromising", "exciting" and "amazing" were also banded about, highly unusual language for a company which tends not...
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ITP.net
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch 9800

The Torch 9800 is Research in Motion's (RIM) latest Middle East smartphone release. Is it worthy of the BlackBerry name?
Pros:
  • BlackBerry OS6 offers a splashy interface
  • keyboard is decent to work on
  • reasonable battery life
Cons:
  • Dated screen
  • camera is quite basic
  • touchscreen keyboard isn't very accurate
  • poor performance
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Tech2
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch 9800 – Didn't Quite Light Up Our Lives

Released in India a couple of months after launching in BlackBerry's main North American markets, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 carries too many expectations on its rather broad shoulders.
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TechRadar UK
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch review

We've overhauled our BlackBerry Torch review in light of recent firmware upgrades and a big drop in price - from £40 to £30 a month in some cases, and nearly £100 off the SIM free price.
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wired.co.uk
15 years ago

BlackBerry Torch 9800 review

There is a lot to like about the Torch. The OS is easier to use then previous versions, and the combination of touchscreen and keyboard works well. However, the media playback is too erratic, the camera is too average, it feels slow when browsing and the display resolution is simply inexcusable for...
Pros:
  • Improved BlackBerry 6.0 OS
  • touchscreen and slide out keyboard combination works well
Cons:
  • Low resolution display spoils the experience
  • as does the sluggish processor.
Read more on wired.co.uk
Phone Scoop
14 years ago

Torch is a huge disappointment!

I have been a BBRY user for years, but the Torch just put me over the edge! PROS: QUERTY keyboard Manageable size Loud volume Good speaker phone Decent camera CONS: I bought the Torch in January and within a couple of months began having two major issues: 1)Constantly dropped calls ("CALL FAILED")...
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reviews.optus.com.au
14 years ago

Not what I expected

I've had this phone since Oct 2010. I was gullible enough to sign up for this phone back in Optus and am now suffering with a pricey $79 per month plan. I have to say the build quality is not up to my expectations.
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