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BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3G X BlackBerry Torch 9860 22Points
BlackBerry Torch 9860
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X
Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9860

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Torch 9860} 22 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs iPhone 3G (16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)7%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+3.7"6%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1230 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2%
Lighter
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
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ModelTorch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model namesTelus Blackberry Touch, RIM MonzaiPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date11/6/20117/1/2008
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0iOS 2.0
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1iOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
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 Mbps3.6 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
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 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlACMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-30615-006		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours10 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Webkit Browser
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9860iPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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