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Black zinc-grey slider phone with physical QWERTY keyboard and 3.2 touch screen

BLACKBERRY Refurbished

BLACKBERRY PRD-38859-010 Torch 9810 cell phones - no contract

SKU CH-WTZG-F81CH MPN PRD-38859-010

An unlocked GSM slider with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, physical QWERTY keyboard, 5-megapixel camera and 8 GB storage running BlackBerry OS 7.0

  • CPUSingle-Core 1.2 GHz
  • Storage drive8 GB
  • Operating systemBlackBerry OS 7.0
  • Cellular bandsWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (Carrier Dependent)
  • Screen resolution480 × 640 pixels
  • Back camera5 Megapixel
  • Unlocked GSM compatibility lets you choose AT&T or T-Mobile networks
  • 2 inch touch screen plus slide-out QWERTY keyboard gives two input methods
  • 5 megapixel auto-focus camera captures photos and HD video
  • 8 GB internal storage with microSD slot provides room for media
  • BlackBerry OS 7.0 runs on a 1.2 GHz single-core processor

Unlocked GSM smartphone for BlackBerry OS users

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is an unlocked GSM slider running BlackBerry OS 7.0. It suits buyers who need a physical QWERTY keyboard and legacy BlackBerry services. The device will not work on CDMA networks such as Verizon or Sprint. Carrier-specific features may be limited depending on the provider.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

A removable 1270 mAh lithium-ion battery powers the single-core 1.2 GHz processor during everyday messaging and browsing. The handset measures 4.37 by 2.44 by 0.57 inches and weighs 0.89 units. No active cooling is present, so the chassis remains passive during typical operation.

Sustained load behaviour beyond a short burst

Extended HD video recording or continuous data sessions will drain the modest 1270 mAh cell more quickly than light use. The 8 GB internal storage can fill rapidly with media, and the microSD slot offers the only expansion path. Heavy multitasking is constrained by the single-core architecture and BlackBerry OS 7.0 platform limits.

How it compares

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Price $40.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 646 comparable items (median $180.49).
Storage drive 8 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 506 comparable items (median 128 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlackBerry
Model namePRD-38859-010
Product colorGrey
Processor
CPUSingle-Core 1.2 GHz
CPU clock speedSingle-Core 1.2 GHz
Storage
Storage drive8 GB
Display
Screen resolution480 × 640 pixels
Audio & video
Back camera5 Megapixel
Connectivity
Cellular bandsWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (Carrier Dependent)
Power
Battery typeRemovable Lithium Ion
Battery capacity1,270 mAh
Size & build
Overall dimensions4.37 × 2.44 × 0.57
Shipping weight0.40 kg
Package size111 × 62 × 14 mm
In the box
In the boxTorch 9810, Wall Charger
Software
Operating systemBlackBerry OS 7.0

Questions about this item

How do I insert the SIM card and battery into the BlackBerry Torch 9810, and what is the step people often miss?

Remove the back cover, place the SIM with gold contacts facing down into the slot, then insert the 1270 mAh battery with its contacts aligned before snapping the cover back on.

Which component will need replacement first on the PRD-38859-010, and how do I do it?

The removable lithium-ion battery will degrade over time; buy a compatible 1270 mAh pack, pop off the back cover, swap the old cell for the new one, and recharge.

What is the first limit I will hit during sustained use of the Torch 9810?

The 1270 mAh battery typically drains after several hours of talk or data use on the single-core 1.2 GHz processor, requiring a recharge via the wall charger.

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