BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs LG Prada 3.0 (P940)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs LG Prada 3.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2012 7:37 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:26 PM

Compare LG Prada 3.0 X BlackBerry Torch 9860 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

18Points LG Prada 3.0 (P940) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Prada 3.0 (P940)

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860	vs	18 Advantages LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+252 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)Advantage More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)35% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"	vs	+4.3"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage 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+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 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	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
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Model	Torch 9860	Prada 3.0 (P940)
Other model names	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza	LG Prada 3.0 P940H, LG K2
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	11/6/2011	12/28/2011
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)	69 x 127.5 millimeters (2.72 x 5.02 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	LG Prada UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 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	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	DivX, MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL44-JR
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	5 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM Java framework	• Colors: Black Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	LG Prada 3.0 (P940)
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