BlackBerry Torch 9810
#9083
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9810
Sony Xperia J
Performance
31.233.1
Camera
14.111.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.817.0
Build
14.317.3
Connectivity
25.628.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.314.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9810 features a compact build with a weight of 161g and dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm, while the Sony Xperia J is lighter at 124g and slimmer at 124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm.
- The Torch has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, whereas the Xperia J offers a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is equipped with a 1.2 GHz CPU and 768MB of RAM, compared to the Xperia J's 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, giving the Torch a slight edge.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Torch records video at 720p, while the Xperia J is limited to 480p.
- The Torch's battery capacity is 1270 mAh, which is lower than the Xperia J's 1750 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Finally, the Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a different software experience with potential for upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9810
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1270 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1270 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 62 x 14.6 mm (4.37 x 2.44 x 0.57 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
161 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.44 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass