BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs LG Optimus L5 (E612)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs LG Optimus L5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2017 10:14 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:45 PM

Compare LG Optimus L5 X BlackBerry Torch 9800 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

12Points LG Optimus L5 (E612) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus L5 (E612)

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!

4 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800	vs	12 Advantages LG Optimus L5 (E612)
+4GB60% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.5GB available)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+187 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	144 PPI
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)29% Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)	vs	+9.88 millimeters (0.39 inches)48% Thinner
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

VGA (640x480)

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Torch 9800	Optimus L5 (E612)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&T	LG E612 Optimus L5 Single-Sim, LG-E612G, LGE612G
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, (Latin America), Australia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	8/12/2010	9/1/2012
Depth	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)	9.88 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)	66.5 x 118.3 millimeters (2.62 x 4.66 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	187 PPI	144 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
System version	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA940	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ST STV0987	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	4GB (2.5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGG	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.8 hours	4 hours
Standby	221 hours (9.2 days)	100 hours (4.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange • 4GB microSD included • UMA • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus 3.0 UI • LG SmartShare • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9800	LG Optimus L5 (E612)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered