The real differences between the Torch and Torch2, codename "BlackBerry Jennings," are under the hood. Specifically, the Torch2 will run RIM's next major BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 6.1. (Read more .) It will reportedly pack a much more powerful processor than the 9800's 624MHz chip; the 9810 should employ a 1.2GHz processor, likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon, which would give this new Torch much more processing power.

The Torch2 should also feature 768MB of RAM, compared to the 9800's 512MB, and double the original Torch's built-in storage with 8GB--both devices also support microSD cards up to 32GB. The 640x480 (VGA) display on the Torch 2 is a higher resolution than the Torch 9800's 360x480 (half VGA) screen. In addition, the Torch2 will pack an accelerometer, magnetometer and proximity sensor.

Both Torches should use the same roughly-1300 mAh "F-S1" power pack, so Torch2 battery life should be similar or better than 9800 battery life. And the Torch2 9810 should also support for mobile payments and more.

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