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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Nokia E6

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Nokia E6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia E6 X BlackBerry Torch 9850 08Points
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.46"
TFT

640x480

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia E6

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Torch 9850} 8 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs E6} 12 Advantages Nokia E6
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+480x800 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x480 pixels
+3.7"50%
Larger screen
vs2.46"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps41%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
4GBvs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2%
Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10%
Thinner
252 PPIvs+325 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1230 mAhvs+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
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ModelTorch 9850Nokia E6
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoNokia E6-00 RM-609, Nokia E6 RM-609
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date8/21/20115/31/2011
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)59 x 115.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.55 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI325 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 2053D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, RA

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1230 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.1 hours7.5 hours
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)744 hours (31 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• CDMA EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
• Optical Trackpad
• BBM
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Silver
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• OpenVG1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• UPnP
• Quickoffice 5.3
• Ovi Maps 3.6
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia E6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.14W/kg (head)
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