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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Fairphone 4 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Fairphone 4 X BlackBerry Torch 9850 02Points
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Fairphone 4 (256GB) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X
Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (256GB)

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Torch 9850} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs 4 (256GB)} 28 Advantages Fairphone 4 (256GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)67%
Lighter		vs225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR4X10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+256GB (220GB available)54 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+409 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+6.3"70%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP19 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 25MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3905 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
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ModelTorch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoFairphone 4 (8GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandBlackBerryFairphone
Release date8/21/201110/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
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)75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 11
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR28GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage4GB256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported25 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.78" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3905 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.1 hoursfeature not registered
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Gray, Green, Speckled Green
• Modular phone with swappable components
• iFixit: 10/10

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850Fairphone 4 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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