BlackBerry Torch 9850
#8659
Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
37.333.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
12.715.2
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
28.823.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.519.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9850 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend G312 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor, whereas the Ascend G312 has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU, both equipped with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Ascend G312 supports video recording.
- The Torch has a smaller 1230 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the Ascend G312, which may offer better longevity.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7, while the Ascend G312 operates on Android 4.0, providing a different software experience with more app availability on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB 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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
135 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer