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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Google Pixel 2 (128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 2 X BlackBerry Torch 9850 04Points
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Google Pixel 2 (128GB) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 (128GB)

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} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Pixel 2 (128GB)} 26 Advantages Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+128GB (114GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)47%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+441 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5"35%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12.2MP148%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps55 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+2700 mAh120%
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
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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
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+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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ModelTorch 9850Pixel 2 (128GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoGoogle Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryGoogle
Release date8/21/201110/1/2017
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 6437 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage4GB128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps800/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + 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 registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10.5W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.1 hoursfeature not registered
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 4GB microSD included
โ€ข Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
โ€ข CDMA EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
โ€ข Optical Trackpad
โ€ข BBM
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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