Acer Liquid M220
#8516
BlackBerry Torch 9860
#6530Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid M220
BlackBerry Torch 9860
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.354.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid M220 features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the BlackBerry Torch 9860's 3.7-inch screen, both with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Torch has a higher pixel density at ~252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the M220's dual-core Snapdragon 200 may offer less efficiency compared to the Torch's 1.2 GHz processor.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Torch supports 720p video recording, while the M220's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The M220 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1300 mAh compared to the Torch's 1230 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The M220 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, while the Torch operates on BlackBerry OS 7, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality shows the M220 is lighter at 119g, while the Torch is slightly bulkier at 135g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid M220
BlackBerry Torch 9860
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as BlackBerry Monza, Blackberry Touch
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz QC 8655
GPU
Adreno 302
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (M220), 8GB 1GB RAM (M220+)
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.9 x 64 x 9.6 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.38 in)
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
119 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
BlackBerry OS 7
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
BlackBerry OS 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes