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BlackBerry Volt phone review — specs and Genze score

BlackBerry Volt Specifications

Announced as BlackBerry Torch 9850 Previously known as BlackBerry Monaco

Blackberry

  • 11.5mm thickness
  • BlackBerry OS 6.1
  • 4GB 768MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot

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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).

Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4
Display 4.9
Performance 2.3
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 3.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.1/10

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Quick specifications

3.7"

480x800 pixels

5MP

720p

768MB RAM

 

Score breakdown

From specs, price tier & release year

4.1 /10
Performance 2.3/10
Battery 4/10
Display 4.9/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 3.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.20 GHz BT 2.1

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / UMTS / EVDO
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands UMTS 2100
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, UMTS
Announced Not officially announced yet
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight -
SIM Mini-SIM
??? Optical trackpad
Type TFT
Size 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~52.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
OS BlackBerry OS 6.1
CPU 1.2GHz
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 768MB RAM
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p
??? No
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML
??? Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)

MP3/WMA/AAC+ player

MP4/H.264/WMV player

Organizer

Voice memo/dial

Predictive text input
Type Removable Li-Ion battery
Colors Black

BlackBerry Volt official images

BlackBerry Volt

Frequently asked questions

Is BlackBerry Volt worth buying in 2026?

BlackBerry Volt is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.1/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What display size does BlackBerry Volt have?

BlackBerry Volt features a 3.70-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for BlackBerry Volt?

Genze rates BlackBerry Volt 4.1/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer and carrier sources, reviewed by our editors where possible, and enriched with Genze scores and community feedback. GenZe Rank is not responsible for errors or omissions. Regional variants, firmware updates, and retailer listings may differ from what is shown here—always confirm critical details on the official product page before you buy.

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