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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X BlackBerry Torch 9850 04Points
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Nokia Lumia 520 Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X
Nokia Lumia 520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 520

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Torch 9850} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Lumia 520} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-coreAdvantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GBvs+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)9%
Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+1430 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
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ModelTorch 9850Lumia 520
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date8/21/20113/1/2013
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 2100RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
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 9850Nokia Lumia 520
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 9850Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1230 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.1 hours9.7 hours
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
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 supportedNot supported
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: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850Nokia Lumia 520
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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