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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs LG Spectrum (VS920)

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

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Compare LG Spectrum 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
19Points LG Spectrum (VS920) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X
LG Spectrum (VS920)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Spectrum (VS920)

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Torch 9850} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Spectrum (VS920)} 19 Advantages LG Spectrum (VS920)
+4GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+326 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1830 mAh49%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
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
19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
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ModelTorch 9850Spectrum (VS920)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoVerizon LG Spectrum, LG-VS920, LGVS920, LG Revolution 2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date8/21/20111/19/2012
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)68.8 x 135.4 millimeters (2.71 x 5.33 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI326 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 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
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 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Band 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49KH
Battery capacity1230 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.1 hours8.3 hours
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)348 hours (14.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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
• 16GB microSD included
• True HD Graphic Engine
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• HAC (M3/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850LG Spectrum (VS920)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.86W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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