BlackBerry Torch 9850
#8659
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Sony Xperia J
Performance
37.333.1
Camera
14.111.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.717.0
Build
15.717.3
Connectivity
28.828.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.514.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9850 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 1.2 GHz Scorpion CPU and Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 chipset, compared to the Xperia J's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Torch supports 720p video recording, whereas the Xperia J records at 480p.
- The Torch's battery capacity is 1230 mAh, while the Xperia J has a larger 1750 mAh battery.
- For software experience, the Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more modern user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 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
1230 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
135 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass