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BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)

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

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Compare HTC EVO 3D X BlackBerry Torch 9860 04Points
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)

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Torch 9860} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs EVO 3D (Sprint)} 20 Advantages HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
+4GB (2GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)3%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+256 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.3"16%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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+ HSPA+vs+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1730 mAh41%
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+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
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ModelTorch 9860EVO 3D (Sprint)
Other model namesTelus Blackberry Touch, RIM MonzaHTC EVO 3D CDMA, HTC EVO 3D Sprint
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date11/6/20116/24/2011
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)66 x 127 millimeters (2.6 x 5 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI256 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 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedWiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 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 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-30615-006
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours6 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D display
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• SRS virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Dual 5MP camera (2MP 3D capture, 720p 3D video capture)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9860HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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