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BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Sony Xperia M (C1904)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia M 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)

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15Points Sony Xperia M (C1904) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X
Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M (C1904)

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Torch 9850} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Xperia M (C1904)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia M (C1904)
+4GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+252 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-coreAdvantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)17%
Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)24%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 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+1750 mAh42%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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ModelTorch 9850Xperia M (C1904)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, MonacoSony Xperia M1 C1904, Xperia M C1905, Sony Nicki SS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date8/21/20117/1/2013
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI245 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 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage4GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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 2100UMTS C1905: 900/2100 - C1904: 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 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + 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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.1 hours9 hours
Standby283 hours (11.8 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Purple, Yellow
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Red-eye reduction
• Panorama photo
• ANT+ support
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9850Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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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