BlackBerry Torch 9860
#8641
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Torch 9860
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
39.333.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
15.116.3
Connectivity
25.631.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.618.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Torch 9860 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 equipped with a 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia's 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, giving the Torch a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Xperia can record at 30fps.
- The Torch has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia offers a 1500 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Torch runs on BlackBerry OS 7, while the Xperia operates on Android 4.0.4, offering different software experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Torch 9860
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Monza, Blackberry Touch
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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.2 GHz QC 8655
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
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
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
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