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BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Huawei Y9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Y9 (2018) X BlackBerry Torch 9860 03Points
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.93"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)

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Torch 9860} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Y9 2018 (LX1)} 25 Advantages Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)46%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+407 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.93"60%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
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ModelTorch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Other model namesTelus Blackberry Touch, RIM MonzaHuawei Y9 FLA-LX1, Huawei Florida
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
Egypt
Egypt
BrandBlackBerryHuawei
Release date11/6/20114/1/2018
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)75.3 x 157.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.19 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches5.93" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI407 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-30615-006
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
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, Gold, Blue
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 18:9 screen
• EMUI 8.0

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9860Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)
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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