BlackBerry Torch 9850
#8659
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
37.333.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
15.716.3
Connectivity
28.831.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.518.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9850 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Torch is powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia's 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, giving the Torch an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Torch's battery capacity is 1230 mAh, while the Xperia has a larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7, whereas the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a different software experience with more app availability on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
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
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
135 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass