BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Archos 101 XS 2

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Archos 101 XS 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/17/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 5/28/2017 9:47 PM

Compare Archos 101 XS 2 X BlackBerry Torch 9860 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Archos 101 XS 2 Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
IPS

800x1280

2
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Archos 101 XS 2

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!

10 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860	vs	14 Advantages Archos 101 XS 2
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)4 times Lighter	vs	636 grams (22.26 ounces)
+252 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)14% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+10.1"173% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage 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
1230 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh5 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Change model
Model	Torch 9860	101 XS 2
Other model names	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza	Tablet Archos 101 XS2, Archos Gen10 101 XS 2
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Archos
Release date	11/6/2011	12/1/2013
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)	169 x 273 millimeters (6.65 x 10.75 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	636 grams (22.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Rockchip RK3188 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Mini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM • Java framework	• Colors: White • Magnetic Coverboard 200g included • OpenGL ES 2.0 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • WiFi direct • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Archos 101 XS 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered