| General | |
| Device Name | 857 |
| Released OS | RIM OS 2.0 |
| Current OS | RIM OS 2.0 |
| Announced Date | October 1st, 2000 |
| Released Date | October 1st, 2000 |
| Colors | Black |
| Size & Weight | |
| Height | 117 mm |
| Width | 78.5 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm |
| Weight | 136 grams |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 76.2 |
| Screen Resolution | 160 x 160 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Battery | |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Model | Internal Rechargeable |
| Removable | No |
| Hardware | |
| Keyboard Type | QWERTY |
| Processor Brand | 32bit Intel 386EX |
| System Memory/RAM | 512 Kbytes SRAM |
| Built-in Storage | 5 MB |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| Network Bands | DataTAC 800 MHz |
| External Features | |
| Navigation Device | Jog Wheel |
| Archived Sources | |
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