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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X BlackBerry Torch 9850 21Points
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X
Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9850

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Torch 9850} 21 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs iPhone 2G (16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)1%
Thinner		vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+3.7"6%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps37 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
4GBvs+16GB (15GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
1230 mAhvs+1400 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
11 Common items in both devices
135 grams (4.73 ounces)
TFT LCD
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
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ModelTorch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date8/21/20116/1/2007
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0iOS 1.0
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1iOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB16GB (15GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
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 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.1 hours8 hours
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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